My daughter says that objects look big to her.?

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She was sick recently and I was giving her cold medicine for her cold symptoms, and after taking the medicine (seemed like 20 min after taking it) she said, "wow mom, you look big". Then she slowly turned her head around the room looking at everything and almost like seeing things for the first time ever (really weired me out inside!) saying that "everything looks bigger mom". So, I threw the medicine away thinking it was that, then about a day later she says it again. Now about 3 days later she is still saying it. I made her a dr appt and the nurse said she'd never heard that before, and the dr said it might be that she is just sick and feels loopy, and told me about a medicine i can give her for her cough that won't effect her. I was wondering if anyone has ever heard this before? I'm going to take her to the eye dr next but in the mean time if anyone could give any thoughts/ experiences/ information..... Thanks

TEK33 · Accepted Answer

That is strange and I suppose depending on the medicine, that is possible and the way she is interpreting what she sees. Consult with a pediatric ophthalmologist as they can at least do a thorough examination of the eye so you can be sure.

princeidoc · Answer

"the dr said it might be that she is just sick and feels loopy"

its most likely this.  there is no eye or even neurological problem I've ever heard of that has that exact symptom.

if your child is under about age 8, a lot of the things they say about their vision are totally normal, they've just recently "discovered" them...

archijan · Answer

it is quite new. But however pls consult a doctor (other than d one who gave those medicines) n check her up first! It is really important. Dont delay

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