Why does my daughter's right eye seem to be getting smaller?
FEB 12, 2024
Question:
Why does my daughter's right eye seem to be getting smaller?
Answer:
It is important to find out whether your daughter's right eye is actually smaller than the left or whether it only appears to be. This can be more difficult than it sounds.
Asymmetry in the eyelids can cause the eyes to appear differently sized. This can be normal, but would also warrant evaluation, particularly if there are any abnormalities in the reaction or size of the pupils. There can be normal and abnormal reasons for the eyes to actually be different sizes. The most common reason is if one eye were more nearsighted than the other. I would recommend that you have your child receive a comprehensive eye exam by a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist.
This question was originally answered on Mar. 10, 2014.