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Polycoria: An unusual Eye Condition

Polycoria refers to two or more pupillary opening. Polycoria may be classified as true polycoria and pseudo-polycoria as follows: - True polycoria Each pupil has its own sphincter muscles. Each pupil can constrict and dilate independently. - Pseudo-polycoria Each pupil has same sphincter muscles. They constrict and dilate together. The exact cause of polycoria is idiopathic, however, it may be associated with the following conditions: - Cataracts - Glaucoma - Retinal detachment - Aberrant development of eye Reference: https://www.healthline.com/health/polycoria#causes Image via: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1600-0420.2007.00985.x