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Why are my pupils so big?

Does anyone know what causes large pupils?

Thank you.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Why are my pupils so big? (Archive in eyes.) Walt Stoll 08:16:33 12/22/00 (0)
• Re: Why are my pupils so big? GTR 01:17:30 12/21/00 (0)

In Reply to: Why are my pupils so big? posted by Ben on December 20, 2000 at 11:39:25:

Ben,

The pupil is nothing more than the opening created by a group of muscles in the eye. When light is shone into the eye, the pupil size becomes smaller and vice versa when light is taken away. That is the normal process. Some people naturally have a large pupil. If you are taking any type of medication or have allergies, this may be another reason that the pupils are larger. Forms of adrenalin in medication or the adrenalin released in your body's response to stress, may cause an enlarged pupil appearance. Too much caffeine, sugar, or any stimulant, are other causes, while a deficiency in B vitamins, particularly choline, is also a possibility. It's always a good idea to have your eyes checked for pathologies by a professional. Until then, keep your sunglasses handy. A larger pupil makes the eye slightly more susceptible to patholgies due to ultraviolet rays. Take notice of any of your blood related family members' pupils. This could just be a genetic trait. Hope this helps.

In Reply to: Why are my pupils so big? posted by Ben on December 20, 2000 at 11:39:25:

Hi, Ben.

Listen to GTR (Thanks, GTR!) This is an outstanding explanation!

Chronic, repressed stress-sffect (fear) is the most likely cause that you can do anything about. See the glossary, home-page, search engine and archives about stress, and about SR.

Walt