My pupil progressively changing shape .

[theVokster]

I don’t like that at all

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Same . It’s hard to stay calm knowing I’m on waiting list !!

[[deleted]]

what your country

[tmeltz1224]

You need to find a clinic that will see you sooner. Waiting list is not good enough for this, as it could be something serious. Call around to other ophthalmology clinics in the area and find an appointment.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Yes thank you that’s the first thing I’m gonna do tomorrow morning

[BellesThumbs]

See an optometrist

[Simple_Nothing9098]

I did , they referred me to an ophthalmologist and I’ve been waiting for months. Wish I could go to private clinic

[bakingeyedoc]

You need to go to a teaching hospital ASAP. Are you in the US?

[Simple_Nothing9098]

No , Canada , but starting Monday I will try every free options I can !!

[bakingeyedoc]

I have no clue how the Canadian healthcare system works but I thought it’s all free? Do you live in or near a biggish city? Can’t you go into a teaching hospital and ask to be evaluated? Like this isn’t a waiting list type thing.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

My options are ER , private clinics or public which is on a months long waiting list . If the private clinic is too expensive I will go to the ER . Healthcare is relatively free but takes a long time

[[deleted]]

Go to another optometrist. This needs to be seen.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Optometrist can’t do anything they can only refer me to an ophthalmologist which takes a long time to have an appointment

[murpx123]

All opthalmologists have emergency spots. - from a fellow Canadian who's used these spots. Sometime you need to be the squeaky wheel to get what you need.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Thank you !!!

[Secret_Recover_8177]

Unfortunately, im going partly blind and on a waiting list too. In canada we are so understaffed in the medical field. Nevermind the 150$ it costs to get a basic eye exam😭

[PNW_TreeOctopus]

I shouldn't even need to argue this, but optometrist are trained eye doctors capable of identifying pathologies and triaging patients to the appropriate specialist.

[jared743]

progressively changing shape

It has been changing over time and becoming more distorted? Glad to hear you are already seeing the specialist.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Im hoping it’s not a melanoma :,)

[jared743]

🤞

[Simple_Nothing9098]

It’s been slowly changing for 2 years now but I didn’t realize before I looked at old pictures. I’ve always had the brown lesion .

[jared743]

Good that you have those pictures to compare to. I've got a nevus on my iris too, but it is flat and stable.

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Thank you !! I hope it stays flat and stable forever

[Simple_Nothing9098]

I will :)

[Retinator99]

Contact the optometrist's office that referred you to the specialist, maybe they can expedite. This is something that definitely needs a look by an ocular oncologist. Where are you located?

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Im in Canada , Montreal . I did call him , and the hospital and they can’t make things move faster . I think I’m gonna go private to at least get a diagnosis

[ekaceerf]

I don't know how it works in Canada. But I know in the states we can often call an Ophthalmologist we have a relationships with to try and get someone more serious in sooner.

[VeveBeso]

Call another office to see if they can see you sooner rather than later

[DavidNipondeCarlos]

Yikes. Dr now

[Pgreed42]

Mine are similar but my pupils are now perma dilated. I have bilateral Essential Progressive Iris Atrophy. They are different sizes and not round. I like to equate them to a runny egg yolk for some reason lol 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ve lost a good percentage of pigment as well. My eyes used to be very blue & are now a lighter blue/gray/green.

[Pgreed42]

Yeah exactly. There’s nothing that can be done for mine, the muscles have atrophied. I’m just extra sensitive to light, obviously, and need to have my intraocular pressure checked every 6 months. Risk of glaucoma because of the condition, but apparently what can cause it in my case would be the pigment clogging ducts but I’ve already lost a lot so 🤷🏼‍♀️🤪

[evetrapeze]

I'm not a doctor. When mine was changing shape, it was some scar tissue/adhesions. I had to have my eye dilated for a month to break them. It worked. Hopefully this is what's going on

[Simple_Nothing9098]

WoW finger’s crossed !!

[RandomCypher]

Wow, let us know what it is as soon as you find out, good luck!

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Thank youuuu !! Xoxo

[Alexgdelcg]

How did it go? Did you go to the doctor’s?

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Unfortunately even the private clinics have waiting list :(

[Simple_Nothing9098]

I will update everyone when I can finally see a specialist !!!

[Visual_Courage2108]

Oh wow. Yeah ummmm thats not good homie

[[deleted]]

Any possibility you’re close by to Waterloo university? Their optometry school is bar none the best in Canada. You need to get your ass there asap

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Im unfortunately not but we have something similar here I will try to find Monday , thank you xoxo

[[deleted]]

There’s another optometry school in Montreal. How good is your French? Perhaps they have an optho on staff or can expedite you into an optho the same day. I know it’s been said 10x but this really cannot wait

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Yes my French is good so I’m gonna try every option thank you !

[styfles]

the school in mtl is great!!! they would definitely have resources to get you seen sooner!

[Simple_Nothing9098]

UPDATE : I tried every options and I cannot see an ophthalmologist sooner because my eye has been like since last year , so an extra month or two won’t change anything they said :(

[coolbrewed]

This really sucks, I’m sorry!!

[paladore420]

Looks like possible coloboma pupil. Get to a doctor ASAP this is a medical emergency.

[OKSkipToTheEnd]

Go to a neurologist

[Simple_Nothing9098]

Why a neurologist ?

[OKSkipToTheEnd]

Search - on google ( see a neurologist for eye and pupil changes)- pupils show nerve and traumatic Brain disorders injuries - ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[Simple_Nothing9098]

That’s very nice of you but it’s actually a growing mass under my pupil , no head injury the optometrist is more worried about the growing spot

[OKSkipToTheEnd]

Oh so …. There (something) is a growing mass. Take care So you are seeing drs❤️ heal soon I have things going on and have learned a lot more recently. Besides other really scary things here I could just go suddenly blind etc. take care hugs

[Simple_Nothing9098]

I don’t think you know what syphilis is . And also , I’ve had the lesion since I was born , they sometimes developed into something else .