Definition: Anisokonia, also known as anisopolarism or polarized vision, describes a phenomenon where light rays from different colors are perceived differently by the human eye. The process is influenced by the way the light molecules in your eyes interact with each other and with the surrounding environment. These interactions include reflections, refraction, and refraction at the retina's surface. This causes an imbalance between the intensity of light coming in from different colors, leading to a perception where one color appears more intense than others. Anisopolarism is not simply about how colors appear differently but also how the eye's ability to distinguish colors changes over time. It can be caused by aging and medical conditions like glaucoma or cataracts. It often manifests as a sensitivity to certain colors, such as blue or red, and may affect vision in specific areas of the retina. Understanding anisopolarism helps individuals with visual impairments who experience difficulty distinguishing between colors and those whose sight is affected by diseases affecting color perception.