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What Causes Small Iris In A Child?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Question: I just find that my daughter's iris is smaller than the other children's, why? It will grow bigger after she grows up? Is it normal? She is 11 weeks now.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Yes, most likely the unequal appearance will resolve as she grows up. Slight asymmetry is quiet common and is related to the medial eye folds especially in children. It does not require any intervention for slight asymmetry. If possible, Kindly upload a good quality image of the eyes to have a better idea of the asymmetry that you perceive. If there is marked asymmetry then an ophthalmologist should be consulted.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 days later)
Thanks for your answer!

The problem is my daughter has the same size irises, but both them are smaller than the other children's. Is it possible for them to grow bigger after she grows up? Anything we can do for that??

Best regards!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

She is 11 weeks old. With time they will enlarge. Then again, your GP or an ophthalmologist should examine both eyes. If there is suspected microphthalmia or any other abnormality on physical examination then investigations such as a B scan of the eyes can be advised. But if they are only slightly smaller and there is no neglect or opacification or gross deformity then there is no need of any extensive workup and reassurance is all that would be required.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 days later)
Dear Doctor, Thanks very much for your answer, really appreciate that! Currently I am busy to take care of the baby, so have little time to check my mailbox.
Furthermore Would you please let me know is there anything I can do to help the baby's irises increased, any specific nutrition need?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again sir,

There is no specific diet that would cause an increase in the iris size, nor should that diet or supplemented be attempted.

All you should do is provide her with a balanced diet. You can incorporate carrot juice, fresh fruits, vegetables, spinach, mashed potatoes and milk in her diet.

The better idea would be to consult an eye specialist as it seems you are worried about the unequal iris size. If he is cleared by the ophthalmologist then you will have peace of mind.

Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Small Iris In A Child?

Brief Answer: Most likely normal. Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Yes, most likely the unequal appearance will resolve as she grows up. Slight asymmetry is quiet common and is related to the medial eye folds especially in children. It does not require any intervention for slight asymmetry. If possible, Kindly upload a good quality image of the eyes to have a better idea of the asymmetry that you perceive. If there is marked asymmetry then an ophthalmologist should be consulted. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil