1. Go to Your Physician Right Away
Your doctor can conduct a number of tests which can determine both the severity of the condition and possible causes of it. On the benign scale, the condition can stem from nothing more than migraine headaches. On the other hand, anisocoria can be indicative of much more severe problems, such as stroke, tumor, carotid artery dissection and third-nerve palsy. Your doctor can perform the required tests, measurements and drug reaction screenings to get at the root cause of the condition and prescribe treatment.
2. Get Appropriate Medications
If anisocoria is caused by an inflammation of the iris, you can take an anti-inflammatory drug to bring the problem under control. If seizures or other nerve or neurodegenerative disorders are bringing the condition on, you can take anticonvulsants. If you are diagnosed with Horner's Syndrome brought on by a tumor somewhere in the body, you can take chemotherapy drugs.
3. Undergo Surgery
Surgery to repair unequal pupil size can be dangerous and can lead to a variety of complications and dangerous side effects. Moreover, unless the surgery addresses the root cause of the nerve damage, it can end up doing more harm than good. That said, physicians are getting better and better at the practice of repairing the nerves which govern the behavior of the pupil. When well done, surgery can yield curative effects that you cannot get from medications or rest.
4. Rest and Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle
Sometimes anisocoria can't be managed with R&R and a healthier diet and lifestyle, but you may be able to help the body's immune system and prevent certain causes of anisocoria just by living more healthfully. To power up your immune system, eat plenty of phytonutrients, antioxidants and healthy proteins, and stay away from foods rich in carbohydrates and preservatives. Even if your anisocoria is caused by a debilitating condition such as nerve palsy, inflammation or carotid artery dissection, by adopting principles of a healthy, stress-free, exercise-rich lifestyle you will likely reduce the severity of symptoms and improve your chances for long-term recovery.
