Let's see what eyes of different sizes mean in physiognomy. First of all, they pay attention to which eye a person has more - left or right, since with one eye we receive energy (perceive information), and with the other we give it away.
If the eyes are the same in size, then their owner is a harmonious person, that is, to the same extent a recipient and an inductor (good energy exchange with the world: how much he took, he gave so much; there is no stagnation of energy).
If the "evil" eye is more pronounced (larger in size), then such a person accepts more, absorbs energy, but not all. Such men and women absorb like sponges everything nasty, negative, they feel good from being fed with black energies. In simpler people, this is manifested in mockery, the desire to say nasty things. At a higher level, this can result in a crime, but for such a conclusion it is imperative to look at other indicators.
A woman with a very enlarged right eye is often called evil, it is said that she has an evil eye.
If a person has a more pronounced "kind" eye (right - in men, left - in women), this is a good sign: the bright principle prevails in such a person.
So, looking at himself in the mirror, everyone can determine where his balance is tilted.
In China, eyes of different sizes are called "yin-yang". And regardless of whether the "good" or "evil" eye dominates, the owners of such eyes are considered to be far-sighted, intelligent and calculating people, and they often occupy a high position (successful businessmen, financiers), although along with ups they can be followed by downs, especially in middle age.
In general, with other aggravating factors, different eyes are considered evidence of a short life. But if people with different eyes have long ears and a round chin, this immediately changes the matter, increasing the lifespan to 80 years and even more.
The human face, like the whole body, is asymmetrical. You can verify this by cutting a photo taken in half in half. By attaching a mirror image to each half, you can get two completely different photos. Due to this asymmetry, some people think that they have one eye larger than the other. Nothing wrong with that. This discrepancy is usually invisible to others. In addition, if desired, different eye sizes can be masked with decorative cosmetics.
However, eye asymmetry is not always as harmless. In some cases, it can indicate ophthalmic and neurological diseases. Sudden, pronounced asymmetry is extremely dangerous, therefore, when it appears, you need to see a doctor.
In this article, we will find out why one eye becomes larger or smaller than the other, and we will figure out what to do in this case.
Causes
A visual decrease in the size of the eye can be due to atrophy of the eyeball. This condition develops after penetrating wounds, total retinal detachment, or inflammatory diseases.
Atrophy can also lead to ocular hypotension (decreased intraocular pressure), which occurs after injury or against the background of inadequate use of antiglaucomatous drugs. By the way, some glaucoma drugs can cause atrophy of the periorbital tissue. Because of this, the eyes become, as it were, sunken, which scares a person.
Trauma
Why did one eye become smaller than the other after injury? There may be several reasons. The most common of these are edema and post-traumatic deformity of the eyelids. In this case, you will notice that one eye is closed or open more than the other. The eyeballs are the same size. Such injuries have a favorable prognosis and rarely lead to blindness.
However, penetrating wounds can lead to a significant reduction in the size of the eyeball. As a result, the damaged eye sinks into the orbit and becomes soft to the touch. Such injuries are very dangerous, as they are often accompanied by hypotension and endophthalmitis. They often lead to eyeball atrophy and loss of vision.
Infectious diseases
Inflammatory diseases of the eyelids (barley, chalazions, blepharitis) are often accompanied by severe edema in the periorbital region. Because of this, a person may feel that he has different eyes. The problem can be dealt with with adequate treatment (antibiotic therapy or surgery).
Severe endophthalmitis (infection of the internal structures of the eye) can lead to atrophy of the eyeball, followed by a decrease in its size.
Bulbar syndrome
Eyes of different sizes can be caused by bulbar paralysis. In addition to non-closure of the eyelids, patients have speech and swallowing disorders. Such people choke on liquid food and cannot eat well.
Diseases in which bulbar syndrome is observed:
medulla oblongata strokes; Lyme disease; traumatic brain injury; syringobulbia; neoplasms affecting the brain stem.
Neurological diseases
Asymmetry can be attributed to numerous neurological disorders. Violation of the innervation of the ocular muscles leads to their malfunction. This may be the reason why one eye looks larger or smaller than the other. Most often, neuritis and neuropathy of the facial nerve lead to asymmetry.
Eyes of different sizes in children
As mentioned above, facial asymmetry is a completely natural phenomenon. Therefore, if one eye is smaller or larger than the other in a baby, you should not worry ahead of time. If the pediatrician examined the child and said that he was healthy, then he is. Most likely, with age, it will become less noticeable that the child has eyes of different sizes. So it's best to just wait.
At the same time, different eye sizes in babies can indicate genetic diseases, congenital malformations or birth trauma. In this case, the child has other serious deviations. As a rule, they are identified by the pediatrician during the examination.
If the child has one eye open much more than the other, it is better to show it to the doctor so that he can find out the reason. It is possible that the baby does not open his eye well due to inflammation or a neurological disorder.
Which doctor treats
In case of asymmetry caused by ophthalmological diseases, the patient needs the help of an ophthalmologist. With neurological disorders, infectious diseases, trauma, strokes or tumors, the patient is sent to a neurologist, infectious disease specialist, traumatologist or oncologist.
If a newborn's eye looks larger than the other, the baby is shown to the pediatrician. If necessary, he is prescribed a consultation with a pediatric neurologist, infectious disease specialist or other narrow specialist.
Diagnostics
Before starting treatment, you need to find out why one eye has become larger than the other. For this purpose, the patient undergoes various tests, CT or MRI of the brain. Most patients require an examination by an ophthalmologist and neurologist.
Correction methods
One eye seems larger or smaller than the other - how to fix this? First of all, you need to make sure that the asymmetry is not caused by a serious illness. This can be done only by visiting a doctor. In the presence of any pathology, the specialist will prescribe the necessary drugs or procedures. Often, adequate treatment can help clear up the problem.
Some women perceive the asymmetry of the eye slits too painfully and look for all sorts of ways to hide it. Cosmetology clinics offer modern beauties injections of Dysport, Lantox, Botox drugs. They are injected into the circular muscle of the eye. The procedure allows you to correct a cosmetic defect.
Correction with decorative cosmetics
You can also hide the asymmetry of the eyes with the help of skillfully made makeup. Having correctly drawn the arrows and giving the eyebrows the desired shape, you can visually align the size and shape of the eye slits. For example, you can mask an overhanging eyelid with a generous application of mascara and a high drawing of the eyebrow.
A slight, subtle difference in eye size is a physiological and completely natural phenomenon. However, pronounced, sharply emerging asymmetry should be alarming. This symptom often indicates serious ophthalmic and neurological diseases. In young children, it can be the result of a birth injury or a congenital malformation.
Useful video about how to deal with eye asymmetry
Nature is an amazing mechanism that strives to constantly maintain balance and harmony throughout the world. Destructive elements are replaced by gentle natural phenomena. Looking closely at many natural phenomena and bodies, you will understand that symmetry and geometric clarity of the line are not inherent in nature. The situation is similar with the human body.
Why is one eye larger than the other?
The answer to this question should be approached from a medical point of view. The fact is that eye diseases are accompanied by various symptoms, in particular, reddening of the mucous membrane, burning sensation or purulent discharge. A visual change in the location of the eyes is often a symptom. With inflammation, you may have one eye higher than the other. It is very difficult to establish the disease, especially for an unskilled doctor, so it is better to resort to traditional methods of treatment. The most common eye condition is conjunctivitis. It can be caused by injury, exposure to a virus, or bacterial infection. Each reason requires its own individual medical approach. If one eye is larger than the other and the mucous membrane is not infected, then it is difficult for an ophthalmologist to diagnose the cause and type of the disease. In such cases, the patient needs the help of a neurologist.
Why does a child have different sized eyes?
If this symptom is found, parents should consult an ophthalmologist. If the doctor cannot diagnose the reason why one eye is larger than the other, then an orthopedic surgeon should be visited. Do not be surprised, as all organs are interconnected. With the development of scoliotic disease, the child's spine will begin to bend, which can lead to a curvature of the neck. Incorrect development of the muscles and nerves in the neck compromises the integrity of the facial muscles. If you notice that your child has changed in the diameter of the pupils, then you should consult a neurologist. These symptoms indicate that the baby may develop vascular pathology or a failure in cerebral circulation. After the examination, the child will be assigned a procedure to measure intraocular pressure and fundus examination, which will be performed by an ophthalmologist.
Neurological diseases
If you or your loved one has one eye larger than the other and the following symptoms are present: difficulty in pronouncing words, paralysis of the facial muscles, then this is a serious reason to visit a neurologist. With such symptoms, a variety of diseases can appear: from circulatory disorders in the medulla oblongata to malignant sarcoma.
Inflammation of the facial nerve
If one eye is larger than the other and is accompanied by numerous edema, then this may indicate the development of inflammation of the facial nerve. The cause of the inflamed nerve can be purulent formations in the jaw or hypothermia. It should be remembered that when treating neurological diseases, medical treatment should be followed, not physiological. Otherwise, facial deformity may persist on your face for a long time. In advanced cases, it will remain forever.
Nature is an amazing mechanism that strives to constantly maintain balance and harmony throughout the world. Destructive elements are replaced by gentle natural phenomena. Looking closely at many natural phenomena and bodies, you will understand that symmetry and geometric clarity of the line are not inherent in nature. The situation is similar with the human body.
Why is one eye larger than the other?
The answer to this question should be approached from a medical point of view. The fact is that eye diseases are accompanied by various symptoms, in particular, reddening of the mucous membrane, burning sensation or purulent discharge. A visual change in the location of the eyes is often a symptom. With inflammation, you may have one eye higher than the other. It is very difficult to establish the disease, especially for an unskilled doctor, so it is better to resort to traditional methods of treatment. The most common eye condition is conjunctivitis. It can be caused by injury, exposure to a virus, or bacterial infection. Each reason requires its own individual medical approach. If one eye is larger than the other and the mucous membrane is not infected, then it is difficult for an ophthalmologist to diagnose the cause and type of the disease. In such cases, the patient needs the help of a neurologist.
Why does a child have different sized eyes?
If this symptom is found, parents should consult an ophthalmologist. If the doctor cannot diagnose the reason why one eye is larger than the other, then an orthopedic surgeon should be visited. Do not be surprised, as all organs are interconnected. With the development of scoliotic disease, the child's spine will begin to bend, which can lead to a curvature of the neck. Incorrect development of the muscles and nerves in the neck compromises the integrity of the facial muscles. If you notice that your child has changed in the diameter of the pupils, then you should consult a neurologist. These symptoms indicate that the baby may develop vascular pathology or a failure in cerebral circulation. After the examination, the child will be assigned a procedure to measure intraocular pressure and fundus examination, which will be performed by an ophthalmologist.
Neurological diseases
If you or your loved one has one eye larger than the other and the following symptoms are present: difficulty in pronouncing words, paralysis of the facial muscles, then this is a serious reason to visit a neurologist. With such symptoms, a variety of diseases can appear: from circulatory disorders in the medulla oblongata to malignant sarcoma.
Inflammation of the facial nerve
If one eye is larger than the other and is accompanied by numerous edema, then this may indicate the development of inflammation of the facial nerve. The cause of the inflamed nerve can be purulent formations in the jaw or hypothermia. It should be remembered that when treating neurological diseases, medical treatment should be followed, not physiological. Otherwise, facial deformity may persist on your face for a long time. In advanced cases, it will remain forever.
If you look closely, you can easily notice the nuances of the asymmetry of the human body: one arm is longer than the other, the toes on the right foot are shorter by several centimeters than on the left. A woman's breasts are different in volume. But first of all, this concerns the face, because on other parts of the body it is not so noticeable - they are hidden under clothes.
If the right and left halves of the face were completely identical, people would look at least strange. It has already been proven by scientists that only in extreme old age facial features become more symmetrical and practically achieve ideal similarity.
The human body is not static, it tends to change, especially under the influence of various factors - both external and internal influences. The difference appears over time or is congenital, possibly acquired. It can be imperceptible or pronounced.
One eye may suddenly become larger than the other, and the reasons for this phenomenon indicate the presence of serious pathologies or the impact of adverse factors.
First reason: infection
Ophthalmic diseases of an infectious nature are the most common cause of the phenomenon when one eye is larger than the other. Often this is a temporary effect due to edema, swelling of the eyelids. This makes it appear that one eye is smaller and the other larger. It is enough to cure the infection, and everything will fall into place, as it was before. This is nothing more than a visual feature due to tissue swelling, while the organs of vision themselves remain of normal size.
Conjunctivitis or barley are the causes of swelling of the eyelids, since the mucous membrane of the eye is damaged by unfavorable bacteria that provoke the inflammatory process.
For the treatment of diseases of this kind, you should immediately contact an ophthalmologist. The symptoms are so characteristic that it will not be difficult for a qualified physician to determine the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Among them, the following symptoms are common:
- redness of the eyelids due to inflammation;
- redness of the sclera;
- purulent discharge;
- profuse tearing;
- other characteristic symptoms for these diseases.
Second reason: trauma
Facial tissues are very sensitive, and even a small bruise can cause swelling, especially in the eye area. From the outside, this will look like a decrease in the eye. The second, against the background of a paired organ, will look larger at its normal size.
In the case of a too pronounced effect and obvious harm to the organ of vision itself, it is worth not delaying to consult a doctor. Trauma can provoke ophthalmic pathology and impair the quality of vision.
If after the injury only the outer part of the face has suffered, first of all, you need to apply something cold. Thus, the inflammation will diminish a little, and the tumor will decrease in size. To prevent thermal burns of tissues, it is worth applying ice or other frozen object through a dense cloth.
Third cause: tabloid syndrome
One eye can grow larger than the other, even for no apparent reason. A similar phenomenon can be provoked by neurology or even more significant ailments. In this case, you should immediately contact an ophthalmologist and therapist.
Boulevard syndrome is a rather serious disease associated with a deviation in the work of the brain. One of its manifestations is a change in the size of the eyes. It is very important, having noticed this symptom, to consult a doctor, because, as the disease develops, it only aggravates the general condition, not only in the manifested difference.
Complication symptoms:
- paralysis of certain areas of the face;
- incomplete closure, when one eye is open, the other is closed;
- one eye is significantly larger than the other due to a change in the cut.
These symptoms can also symbolize a benign or malignant growth in the brain. As a rule, manifestations of this kind occur already at the middle stage of development, rather than the initial one, which requires the immediate participation of doctors.
Other reasons
With an inflammatory process in the triple nerve, one eye can also become larger than the other. In this case, the change is easy to notice due to painful sensations.
Associated symptoms:
- one eye imperceptibly quickly became larger than the other;
- pain in an eye that has enlarged;
- impulsive pain in the ear, closer to the enlarged eye;
- migraine.
Long-term treatment of neurological diseases requires a quick response. The more you delay with going to the doctor, the longer the healing process will be.
It is incredibly important to pay attention to visible changes in appearance, especially without an obvious reason. One eye grows larger than the other quickly, and this is very noticeable - evidence of a neuralgic disease.
Congenital pathologies
It happens that one eye is slightly larger than the other in a newborn baby. From the age of an infant and up to five to seven years, the formation of muscles in the organs of vision is still taking place, therefore, a slight deviation from the norm is permissible; the baby is able to outgrow. But in any case, you should contact a pediatrician. After the examination, the latter can refer the parents and the child to an ophthalmologist or neurologist. The specialist, after the diagnosis, will determine the treatment, if necessary.
There is a disease that manifests itself immediately after birth - facial asymmetry. In infants, this defect is very noticeable, therefore it is impossible not to pay attention to it. In this case, not only the difference in size in the eyes. The corners of the lips can be with a different bias. In general, the face looks as if half of it is in good shape, and the second has melted somewhat, as is the case with wax sculptures. Over time, a person outgrows a little, and his appearance does not stand out so much from others, but if you look closely, the differences are visible.
The reasons for the change in eye size vary, but almost all of them require medical attention. It's just that such symptoms do not appear, often being evidence of a serious pathology. Additional deviations noticed by the patient may more accurately indicate the disease.
The human face becomes symmetrical only some time before death. Therefore, worrying about the slight asymmetry of the features is not at all worth it.
However, if one eye suddenly became noticeably smaller or larger than the other, this may indicate certain pathologies that often require immediate attention to a specialist.
Infectious diseases
An especially common cause of this phenomenon is eye infections. When, due to swelling, one eye noticeably increases in size. This condition will surely pass after the disease is cured. The most common reasons for this phenomenon are considered and. In both cases, the mucous membrane is attacked by pathogenic bacteria, causing it to become inflamed.
Bacterial infections are treated with a specific group of antibiotics. However, such means, like a diagnosis, can only be indicated by an ophthalmologist. Self-medication often leads to a worsening of the condition. And therefore, "joking" with the swelling is not worth it.
It should be mentioned that bacterial infections, along with eye swelling, are also accompanied by redness, pus and tearing. Therefore, it is quite easy for a specialist to recognize them and prescribe the correct treatment.
Trauma
It is clear that even a small bruise in the eye area can cause swelling that will look like an enlarged eye. Such injuries need to be treated depending on their manifestations. But even in this case, a specialist consultation is required. The only thing you can do yourself is to apply cold in the case when only the outer shell has suffered during the impact, without touching the internal structures. In this case, it is possible to slightly reduce the inflammation by reducing the size of the tumor. It is worth remembering, however, that it is necessary to apply cold (ice) only through several layers of gauze or fabric, otherwise you can cause a thermal burn, which definitely does not improve the appearance.
For no apparent reason
This situation is most dangerous when there are no prerequisites for swelling, and the size of the eyes has become different. This phenomenon can cause neurological disease or much more serious ailments.
The human face becomes symmetrical only some time before death. Therefore, worrying about the slight asymmetry of the features is not at all worth it.
Bulbar syndrome
Serious manifestation associated with a state of the brain. If the pathology has just begun to develop, it can manifest itself in a change in the size of the eyes. At this point, it is very important to immediately seek medical help, since the further development of the condition threatens with tragic deterioration, up to paralysis, in which one eye will not function properly. Usually, along with changes in size, one eyelid is affected, their incomplete closure, and a change in the cut of the eyes.
A similar manifestation may indicate a brain tumor. After all, the problem of all oncological diseases is precisely long-term asymptomaticity. Often, such diseases are recognized only in critical stages. Therefore, if one eye has shrunk, immediate medical advice is needed.
A slight difference in eye size can also appear with inflammation of the trigeminal nerve. This manifestation is very painful and is necessarily accompanied by a feeling of discomfort. Most often, there are shooting pains in the eye and in the ear. Severe migraines are possible. Such neuralgias have a rather long-term nature of treatment, therefore it is quite important to determine the nature of the disease in time.
The most harmless condition with different eye sizes is observed in young children (3-5 years old). At this time, muscle formation occurs and a slight asymmetry of the eyes is noticeable. But even in such a situation, it is better to consult an ophthalmologist, and sometimes a neurologist. If the conclusion of these specialists is positive, and the condition itself does not cause much concern, then it remains to wait until the body itself fixes everything, because the situation does not need treatment.
So let's draw the line. If there is a noticeable difference in eye size, be sure to pay attention to additional symptoms. The appearance of such manifestations as swelling of the eyelid, redness of the mucous membrane, purulent discharge indicates a bacterial infection. If the situation is associated with periodic paroxysmal pain - most likely we are talking about neuralgia. But, if there are no symptoms, then the brain may be involved in the process.