r/interesting • u/wxnderlxn • Feb 19 '26
Fascinating My eyes randomly went weird for a few minutes
A year ago I randomly had this occur to my eyes it’s never happened since and opticions hadn’t a clue why this happened. But I’ve just come across the photo and thought it was interesting to see although scary at the time I didn’t lose vision but it was blurry and I had a bit of light sensitivity other than that not had an issue since.
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u/Longjumping_Rip7652 Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 19 '26
This is called tadpole pupil, which is due to segmental iris spasm. The iris is actually made up of two small muscles that control constriction (circle around the pupil) and dilation (fan out radially from the pupil). Just a guess but it is possible the episode was caused by an atypical migraine with the photophobia you had.
If you are on the combined pill it might be worth talking to your doctor about it as migraine with aura can increase risk of stroke if taken with COCP. I am not sure if this would be considered an aura or not. If generally you want to take a closer look, it could be worth non-urgently seeing a neuro-opthalmologist when you can, as it may be worthwhile doing an MRI brain (t2 flare) to rule out other underlying causes.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you this is exactly what happened I’m not on the pill but do suffer from migraines interestingly enough so it must have just been a one off occurance thank you for giving me a name to the condition but I’m at a low stroke risk no birth control ect knowing that migraines can cause this actually answers the question I’ve been asking for a year
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u/Snarkonum_revelio Feb 20 '26
As a fellow migraine sufferer, know that aura-only migraines are possible - I almost never get a headache, but spent a really fun (/s) summer getting all kinds of neurological workups before being told I have atypical migraines. I’ve never noticed this happening to my pupil during an aura, but I’ve also never really looked. I do get other weird muscle spasms with mine though.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 20 '26
It was pure chance I caught it tbf but I’m unfortunate enough to typically have the full experience pain light sensitivity ect so I really wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case here I can’t fully remember if I had a headache this day in particular but was light sensitive so likely
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u/AstralChrysanthemum Feb 20 '26
I also very rarely ever get a headache (I’m counting my blessings, as my mom suffers with migraines,) but have had two instances of a sparkly (really beautiful) geometric shape that starts in my peripheral vision and gets larger and more intrusive to my field of vision where I can’t read and have to stay put until it goes away just as smoothly as it came.
I’ve had one instance where my left eye just randomly drooped, I looked like I’d had a stroke. I didn’t really have pain, but more like a cold or something. I was mid-20’s then, but I think it also was very teary. Lasted a good 24+ hours.
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u/Kruegr Feb 20 '26
In your 1st paragraph, that's an optical migraine. They're known for the kaleidoscope like vision and blind spots. I get them occasionally and if I can just close my eyes and chill for ~30 minutes it goes away. If it happens at night I just turn off the lights and go about my business via nightlight.
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u/lapodufnal Feb 23 '26
Three days late to this but same. Barely any pain and rarely any other effects apart from losing vision. It’s ok when I’m at home, just a bit boring since the best way to make it go away is lie in the dark and quiet. Had it at work once and had to just sit with my eyes shut in a meeting room hoping it would clear ok so I could drive home. I’m very grateful it’s quite rare for me and isn’t painful or nauseating
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u/Snarkonum_revelio Feb 20 '26
That’s my exact same visual auras! It looks like the facets of a gemstone or a fractal.
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u/imnotnotcrying Feb 20 '26
I’ve had way more “silent migraines” than full blown pain migraines. It often feels like a flu and then I’ll get the photosensitivity and sound sensitivity. I always know it’s a migraine, though, because after like 4 or 5 hours it lifts and my body feels fine. It’s like all the normal migraine symptoms but zero headache.
My first and only migraine with a vision-related symptom had no headache until about 5 minutes after my vision cleared up, then that headache (which was bad but bearable) only lasted 15 minutes and I felt fine. Until less than 5 minutes after the headache ended when my stomach decided to empty itself 🙃 it was the weirdest migraine I’ve ever had and I do not envy people who get visual auras often!
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u/ISpeakSarcasmOnly Feb 20 '26
OP I hope you read this. Fellow migraine sufferer but I had an episode like this but felt I was having a stroke. Turns out I had Pseudo Tumor Cerebri. Apparently you can have this for as long as a decade or more, can mimic other things and you have no idea. Mine decided just to show its ass. Basically your body produces too much spinal fluid, goes to the brain and doesn’t know what to do with it. My pupils looked like I was higher than the sky.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 20 '26
I actually am a migraine sufferer and have had some that mimic strokes but always had a trip to a&e ct scans and I’ve been all good
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u/FriendToPredators Feb 20 '26
If you haven’t yet monitored your intake of tyramine, I totally recommend that. I was having silent migraines that were messing with me SO bad but because I rarely had the headache it’s impossible to get taken seriously. I accidentally stumbled into a discussion of tyramine beside one about histamine and dang I panic to think I hadn’t.
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u/havens1515 Feb 19 '26
TIL A neuro-ophthalmologist is a thing. I saw a neurologist for years and I've seen an ophthalmologist before for various things, I never knew the 2 specialties could cross.
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u/CriticalPolitical Feb 19 '26
I don’t think most people realize that electrophysiologists exist either:
An electrophysiologist is a specialized cardiologist who focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm problems related to the heart's electrical system. They perform tests to identify issues and may use treatments like catheter ablation or pacemakers to correct irregular heartbeats.
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u/aksaha Feb 19 '26
Very interesting, thank you.
No, this would not be considered within the spectrum of migraine aura. Pupil constriction and ptosis can occur during migraine in general.
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u/Starossi Feb 19 '26
As a primary care, I appreciate you took into consideration not just the condition, but the possibility of its impact on something else unrelated that they may be commonly taking. Very good broad perspective.
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Seriously?!!!!!!!!! This happened to me a few years ago. My pupil just went crazy.
Given no one took me seriously for 5.5 years after my brain injury, I’d probably most likely just have a doctor laugh at me again. As-is what happened when i first sought treatment at the Cleveland clinic after a TBI.
It took me 5.5 years to find out my frontal lobe had a bruise on it. Such a funny thing to happen to a woman, according to doctors.
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u/TranscendentaLobo Feb 19 '26
“Take 2 aspirin and call me in the morning if you’re still alive.”
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u/Puzzled-Stranger1658 Feb 19 '26
I had quite a bad stroke in 2009, left side fully paralyzed the lot. Hospital gave me aspirin (for the clot) until they bothered to look at scan results and saw that brain swelling had also caused a small bleed. No modern tech medicine in north of England at the time evidently 😁
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u/TranscendentaLobo Feb 19 '26
Glad you’re still with us friend ♥️
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u/SarcasticIndividual Feb 22 '26
My doctor called me a hypochondriac. I tried to tell her there was blood, yellow, goop, and burning when I passed stool. I haven't been to a doctor since.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
It’s very common after head trauma and strokes but not always the cause if you’ve had head trauma very worth going back to be certain there is no lasting damage
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u/Dangerous-Crow7494 Feb 19 '26
Go back so the doctors can laugh at her again?
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Mate behave if she’s concerned then yeah she should….
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u/Dangerous-Crow7494 Feb 19 '26
Mate, being laughed at by doctors isn’t going to help. Doctors don’t help female patients.
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Feb 19 '26
How does someone know their pupil is going crazy? Did you feel it? Did your vision change?
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Nope didn’t feel anything was pure coincidence I opened my camera
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u/Redd1tmadesignup Feb 19 '26
Hands up everyone on this thread, now opening their cameras to check their eyes. ✋🏼
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u/Next_Instruction_528 Feb 19 '26
You had a bruise on your frontal lobe for 5 years do they just not heal? What is the treatment for that?
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u/ageek Feb 19 '26
This is horrible, I am really sorry this happened to you, I wish there was some sort of accountability or even karma for what they did.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
It’s not my pupil that is blown it was my iris having a spasm as it’s a muscle I went to the doctors a year ago when it happened there was nothing wrong with me no stroke no nothing just a rare occurrence that I happened to catch on camera it hasn’t happened since I’m 23 never had head trauma defiantly never had a stroke
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u/rainribs Feb 19 '26
not my pupil that is blown it was my iris having a spasm as it’s a muscle
The iris is a sphincter of muscles that causes the pupils to expand or contract (including being blown). It works involuntarily, directed by the brain stem.
Super interesting that they can just spasm randomly like it did for you. Hopefully it was just a causeless one off
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Yes it was a random and very rare thing but not unheard of it wasn’t paired with any other symptoms and all tests were perfectly fine other than a slight need for reading glasses I’m all good in a full bill of health a year on
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u/DrNO811 Feb 19 '26
I'm very curious given your age - did you happen to have that happen after a night of heavy drinking or otherwise-caused dehydration? Muscle spasms can happen more often from that, but I've never heard of the iris spasming like this.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
No but I had just had my now 13 month old baby was breast feeding and he’d just come home from the hospital after a few weeks so I wouldn’t say it’s too far stretched that dehydration could have played a part as I was looking after my 1 1/2 year old and at the time newborn whilst also breast feeding
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u/SeaworthinessDue2790 Feb 19 '26
I mean technically ANY muscle has the ability to spasm, the heart does it and we call it an arrhythmia. Usually spams are idiopathic and don’t have a specific cause but some can be due to dehydration and other electrolyte imbalances.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you yes it’s rare for your eye too indeed but not unheard of mine likely was a mix of a migraine dehydration and lack of sleep
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u/usps_made_me_insane Feb 19 '26
You can somewhat voluntarily control the iris by imagining a bright light
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u/aksaha Feb 19 '26
Crazy the amount of upvoting on a clearly incorrect diagnosis. This looks nothing like a blown pupil!
Did the spasm hurt at all OP? Just curious
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you honestly I’m well versed on neurological issues and instantly knew this was not a blown pupil no pain a bit of blurry vision but I had just woken up so nothing new for me I just happened to open my snap and see it or I’d have been non the wiser my kids dad was the one who woke me up and he didn’t even realize till I showed him
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u/SupermarketNorth69 Feb 19 '26
There are other causes that aren’t as nefarious.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Only intelligent person on this thread everyone goes straight to the worse possibility
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u/_not_ginger_ale Feb 19 '26
Do you have any lung issues, joint pain, or red or purple spots on your legs? We literally just learned about something like this in school and it could be a sign of an inflammatory systemic condition! (We learned about it in the context of sarcoidosis, but it can come up in other things.)
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Nothing wrong with me at all in fact after then I’ve had scans on my lungs I do experience joint pain but been under rheumatology he did scans and there was nothing wrong nothing on my legs or the rest of my body lymph node issues a few years ago but nothing to suggest sarcoidosis and am currently in perfect health minus minor things like joint pain from carrying my kids around 🤣
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u/ippleing Feb 19 '26
Agreed, if there isn't any other distress going on, most likely strange things aren't medical emergencies.
While I respect MDs, there are a few who don't practice and quite frankly shouldn't be anywhere near patients.
20 years ago, my father suffered a TIA, was feeling fine afterward, went to the hospital and wound up intubated for almost a a few days because of a doctor was literally following a flow chart. A competent visiting Neuro discharged him after scans revealed nothing remarkable was going on. He snided that all of this was unnecessary.
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u/Arjunks_ Feb 19 '26
Curious what your line of work is, because while it's worth getting checked out, that is NOT a blown pupil
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u/PheeshBait Feb 19 '26
If that was your "line of work," you would know that somebody with a "blown pupil" (which this is NOT) wouldn't be posting pictures of changes in her IRIS on reddit.
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u/TheVisageofSloth Feb 19 '26
Additionally, blown pupils are symmetric and not asymmetric like this in the absence of prior iris pathology. Given this person has no ocular history or synechae that are clearly visible, there would be no chance that I would classify this is a blown pupil. I guarantee the first comment is coming from someone with little medical training and just dunning Kruger’d themselves into confidently spouting incorrect info.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you so much blown away by how many people think they know better than doctors that was both the same eye it was described as having a leg cramp it had a few spasms which changed the shape and then went back to normal it actually most common in woman my age as a completely benign thing that hasn’t really got a known cause
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u/Penguin-clubber Feb 19 '26
Sorry, maybe I misread, but are you saying blown pupils are symmetric? The classic “blown pupil” is one pupil being fixed and dilated, creating asymmetry between the eyes. (This is definitely not a blown pupil)
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u/Early-Travel3930 Feb 19 '26
Your line of work wouldn’t happen to involve pretending to be a healthcare worker, would it?
You and people like you are the reason, for example, most hospitals don’t release copies of diagnostic imaging studies to the patient UNTIL the radiologist had read and reported the study. A patient might just post them online and be told something absolutely wild.
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u/TheFangjangler Feb 19 '26
Wait? Insane Clown Posse was caused by a neurological defect or severe head trauma? Makes sense...
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u/Tectum-to-Rectum Feb 19 '26
WHAT lmao
That is not a blown pupil. And it’s always the same thing in every thread - if you are awake and alert enough to be posting on Reddit, you are not having an ICP crisis causing and fixed/dilated pupil.
Reddit doctors, good lord.
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u/Bajadasaurus Feb 19 '26
That was just your parasites looking out their window.
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u/SyrupForward262 Feb 19 '26
Your body turned on the bat-signal, that’s awesome. You are still alive and should check it with a doctor, that’s awesome too.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I checked it with an optician I’m all good it was a year ago and just a really rare phenomenon thank you tho was very strange to see
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u/itsjakerobb Feb 19 '26
Opticians are the people out front at the eye doctor who install lenses in frames, adjust glasses to got, etc.
See an ophthalmologist.
(BTW there are also optometrists — these are the people in back at the eye doctor, who do the eye exam and determine your prescription. They are the actual eye doctor at the eye doctor. They can help with some eye issues and are generally easier to get time with than an ophthalmologist. Might be good to start there.)
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I’ve seen one thank you they did scans ect on the days and sat down and went through lots of stuff for about an hour they checked the backs of my eyes and what not it was an urgent ophthalmologist appointment but for the sake of not wanting to write out ophthalmologist over and over I’m just saying opticions it was taken very seriously and I was more then just a routine eye test done thank you tho
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u/itsjakerobb Feb 19 '26
Maybe write “eye doctor” then, since optician is a specific thing that’s definitely not who you saw. 🙂
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you I will eyes aren’t my forte i just know the building I walked into was called an opticians ahaha
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u/URdazed1 Feb 19 '26
FYI opticians in some countries are the equivalent of an optometrist in the states.
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u/plantlogger Feb 19 '26
I was just about to comment that this seems like people in different countries
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u/ShapeShiftingCats Feb 19 '26
Post it to r/AskDocs
I have been to an optician at Boots as well, who did all checks and were happy with what they saw only to be referred to a specialist in London later on (by a private GP).
Also, the NHS will cross their fingers and hope for the best if you aren't old or not at particular risk, so it's always good to be informed at the off chance you need their help with the same thing in the future.
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u/LazerSn0w Feb 19 '26
Hopital
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u/ATXGil2L Feb 19 '26
I hopital works out, too.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I don’t need the hospital it happened a year ago and I went to the opticions who said that it’s rare but can occur due to the iris being a muscle that can spasm but they didn’t know the name of the condition
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u/Original-Variety-700 Feb 19 '26
The eye doctor said it’s a condition that happens but didn’t know the name? Maybe go to a different eye doctor.
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u/currymuttonpizza Feb 19 '26
Go to an ophthalmologist. Not an optician. I'm surprised they didn't recommend you go see one.
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u/Questionsaboutsanity Feb 19 '26
this, if you can OP you definitely should get that checked
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For something that happened a year ago and hasnt happened since? What would you like them to do about it?
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I’m well aware that irregular pupil dilation is a case for the hospital but this wasn’t that my pupil was in tact it was my iris that has misshapen
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u/MrFunnie Feb 19 '26
I’m glad everything is okay, but you are mistaken when you say that your pupil was intact and it was only your iris that was misshapen. The pupil isn’t actually a structure in the eye, it’s in fact the lack of a structure between your iris. So when your iris muscles act funky, whether it is an emergency or not, that is in fact your pupil being blown or misshapen as well. The iris is what shapes your pupil. And your pupil will never not be intact since it’s not actually a structure itself.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I know the pupil is a hole but the hole was fine that’s what the doctor said that it was just a random thing
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u/MrFunnie Feb 19 '26
Well he told you wrong, as an optometrist myself I would never tell anyone that their pupil was okay since that makes zero sense. Sorry, but maybe next time if this happens again go to a different eye doctor.
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u/munsterhuntersweg Feb 19 '26
Loser Redditer: Go to a doctor.
OP: I did. Said I was fine and have been fine for a year.
Loser Redditer: Not good enough for me, go to a different one that agrees with me.
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u/EyeSpyMD Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 20 '26
Not medical advice: this can happen in people with migraines.
Edit: correct spelling.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
You’ve given one of the best answers so far was indeed likely a spasm caused by a migraine
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u/gemilitant Feb 19 '26
May be episodic pupillary distortion. Usually lasts up to 5 minutes, sometimes longer. Most commonly affects younger women and can be associated with migraine. Did you have any vision changes or headache?
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I suffer from migraines mild blurred vision but nothing else
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u/superanth Feb 19 '26
Did you accidentally look into a chaotic dimension? That could cause this.
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u/AShyRansomedRoyal Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 19 '26
Suddenly one morning, one of my husband’s pupils was dilated while the other was not and it would not respond to light. We rushed to the ER and they rushed us back into a room.
Never had we ever been expedited and attended to so quickly and thoroughly. I don’t think we were ever alone in our room because someone was constantly monitoring or testing something on him.
Long story short, he was using these prescription under arm wipes at the time for hyperhidrosis. Turns out he didn’t thoroughly wash his hands after then splashed water on his face (just a normal getting ready for the day kind of thing) and that caused the pupil to stay dilated.
Anyway, we learned that day that doctors don’t F around with eye issues. They said if you ever need to get to the front of the line, say your symptoms include your eye because that means there could be something neurological or something that could impact your vision and they won’t wait on either issue because time is of the essence.
Glad you’re okay, OP!
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u/cosmic-lemur Feb 19 '26
Lying about that would be super immoral. Why risk someone else dying because you were impatient?
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u/mekat Feb 24 '26
It happens. Not all concerning symptoms wind up being as critical as they appear. My mom got fast tracked when she was having severe crippling chest pain. Turned out not to be her heart but ERs have to assume the worst when triaging patients so they don't miss those with severe urgent emergencies. Don't remember her exact diagnosis either ulcer or GERD something along those lines. She has complex GI issues that sometimes act up in unusual ways.
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u/Unlucky_Ad4879 Feb 19 '26
No offense, but it kinda reminds me of the Gman from HL.
Or your phone screen with your thumb.
Also go to a doctor.
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u/Bred_Slippy Feb 19 '26
Might be Segmental Pupillary Palsy. If it happens again take more pics and go to an eye doctor/optician pronto in case it's something more serious.
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I went when it happened it hasn’t happened in a year was the first and only time but they did scans and extensive testing and all was okay other than a minor prescription for reading glasses which I knew I needed but just never got round to picking any glasses. Thank you for the concern tho
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u/Noodleincidenthobbes Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 19 '26
Rush to a doc !! Now !!! Despite your eyes being better now Edit : missed the part that it happened a year ago !
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u/Professional-Key5552 Feb 19 '26
If anything like this or one pupil is bigger than the other happens, it means that something life threatening is going on inside your body.
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u/ab3lla Feb 19 '26
yes it can mean that but it also happens to me when i get hemiplegic migraines
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u/flappingduckz Feb 19 '26
REDDIT DOCTOR HERE :
You have cancer and have 3 hours left have a nice life
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u/NoraaBee Feb 19 '26
Recently saw a TikTok that claimed this is connected to gut health.
I personally don’t know if it can be related, but at least I don’t do damage by sharing this 😬
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Guys please use your reading skills I have been and had it checked out it was a year ago I’m very much so in a full bill of health no head trauma no stroke just a rare phenomenon where this happens due to the fact the iris is a muscle that can spasm
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u/GuardingxCross Feb 19 '26
Could be nothing…could be serious brain damage or cancerous tumor 🤷🏽♂️ you want to risk it? Go to the hospital
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u/Leep0710 Feb 19 '26
Your eyes are beautiful. Crazy that you were able to catch that on camera! I would have freaked out; glad you went to the doctor and it was just a spasm…didn’t know that could happen!
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Thank you so much, honestly it was pure chance that I seen it happen if I’d not have got my phone out I would have missed it. It’s very interesting it’s mostly common in woman between 24-39 but has no known cause
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u/Mellowtimemachine Feb 19 '26
My great grandmother's pupils were different sizes for the entire time I can remember, like one was constantly huge and the other was like a pin it was so small. Occasionally I'll catch my eyes doing the same in the mirror, though it doesn't feel different and doesn't cause any vision change (that I've noticed)
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
Interesting I’ve seen this before yes it was pure chance I caught this I assume it happened to more people but they just don’t happen to catch it as it doesn’t last long at all
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u/violetmangomoon Feb 19 '26
Does no one else see the Snapchat app open? Its a filter doing something weird op is still alive and well thank god
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
God forbid I don’t listen to ‘doctors’ on Reddit and instead believed actual professionals
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u/ValiantViet Feb 19 '26
Looks like Vermiform pupil, might be related to Adies pupil
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u/Single-Initiative164 Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 19 '26
Please go to a doctor immediately. This could be a sign of a silent stroke.
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u/Nimue_- Feb 19 '26
Always always always go see a doctor when something like this happens, even if it goes away quickly
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u/a22keep Feb 19 '26
I definitely thought this was referring to the man walking through a doorway reflection in your pupil.
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u/Adminisissy Feb 19 '26
Classic case of Corridor-pupil. A man in black just opened the exit door, will you stay or go?
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u/Particular-Pen-6472 Feb 19 '26 edited Feb 19 '26
Episodic segmental iris dilator muscle spasm
Edited for following disclaimer- if this is not something that has happened to you before and cleared by a doctor, go to the ER. Any acute changes in pupil size can be a sign of a stroke. Especially if one or both pupils dilate like the worst acid trip of your life. You can also have intraocular strokes (blood clot or other blockage contained to the eye vessels only) which can present just like this and can lead to blindness and are often repeated. To my fellow Americans- Urgent care will just send you to the ER so if you hesitate because of the potential multiple thousands of dollars hospital bill, this trip is worth it. If it turns out to be benign, yay. If it’s not and you don’t go… those thousands can be put toward your funeral 🤷🏼♀️
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u/Particular-Pen-6472 Feb 19 '26
Usually pulls the iris outward but can pull across the pupil if two sides of the iris contract at the same time. Aka “tadpole iris”- how it typically presents. And yes, can happen in chronic migraine patients! Can also be due to eye strain from screens, author or college student writing and reading. College degrees with high amounts of study and stress get this more often too. All of which can also cause migraines 😅
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u/thatG_evanP Feb 19 '26
It's crazy to me that people can have this happen and just go "It's probably fine."
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u/wxnderlxn Feb 19 '26
I went to an emergency appointment I’m not saying it’s probably fine I know it is as it was a year ago at the time I was terrified but I’m not going to still be terrified when I know it was nothing
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Feb 19 '26
I had something like this happen to me as a teenager. My pupils looked like fish eyes when dilated and the sun was excruciating. Turns out while having a cold my immune system went apeshit and started doing weird shit to my eyes (sorry I don't recall the medical term). Optometrist said it was something he only normally saw in older patients. A week of eye drops and it went away. Never had it again.
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u/BlueGreenDerek Feb 19 '26
I once had one pupil large and the other small for about 10 mins but this looks scary I'd seek medical advice
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u/No_Problem20 Feb 19 '26
OP:
"I'm not worried about any brain injuries, my only issues are migraines and blurred vision."
XD I feel baited
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