Corectopia

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Corectopia
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An eye with an off-centered pupil
Specialty Ophthalmology

Corectopia is the displacement of the eye's pupil from its normal, central position. [1] It may be associated with high myopia or ectopia lentis, among other conditions. [2] Medical or surgical intervention may be indicated for the treatment of corectopia in some cases. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Cassin, Barbara; Solomon, S. (1990). Dictionary of Eye Terminology (2nd ed.). Gainesville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company. ISBN   0937404330.[ page needed ]
  2. ↑ Milea, Dan; Burillon, Carole (1999). "Excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy in myopic eyes with corectopia". Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 25 (5): 709–11. doi:10.1016/S0886-3350(99)00018-8. PMID   10330650.
  3. ↑ Atkinson, C Scott; Brodsky, Michael C; Hiles, David A; Simon, John W (1994). "Idiopathic tractional corectopia". Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 31 (6): 387–90. doi:10.3928/0191-3913-19941101-09. PMID   7714703.


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