Corectopia refers to an ophthalmic condition
in which the pupil
(of eye)
is not located in the centre of the iris,
as is normal.
Corectopia may also be defined as "eccentric
location of the pupil so that it is not in the center of the iris".
The pupil may be displaced away from its normal position to one side
(right or left) or the other. When corectopia is present
from birth (i.e. "congenital"), the displacement of the pupil
is usually towards the nose. If the cause is not congenital it may be
due to trauma or scarring (e.g. of the iris).
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