Full Question:
My daughter has headaches, and when she does one of her pupils are larger then the other is this normal?
Answer:
Dear Concerned Mom;
No, this is not typical of headaches or Migraines, but may be part of a Migraine with some complicated neurological issues if the pupil size changes stay after the Migraine is gone. You may want to seek the opinion of a headache and Migraine specialist to be sure. There's a link to our directory of recommended specialists below.
Good luck,
Joh...
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