Cloudy cornea

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Cloudy cornea

Eye

Corneal opacification; Corneal edema

Consult your health care provider. There is no appropriate home care.

• The outer surface of the eye appears cloudy.
• There is trouble with the vision.

Note: It is appropriate to see an ophthalmologist for vision or eye problems. However, the primary health care provider may also be involved if a systemic disease is suspected.

The doctor will take a medical history and examine your eyes.

Medical history questions documenting cloudy cornea in detail may include:

• Did the cornea become cloudy rapidly, or did it develop slowly?
• When did you first notice this?
• Does it affect both eyes?
• Is there any history of injury to the eye?
• What other symptoms are also present?
• Is there any trouble with the vision?
• If so, what type (blurring, reduced vision, or other) and how much?

Physical examination will include thorough examination of the eyes and vision.

Diagnostic tests may include:

• Standard eye exam
• Ophthalmoscopy
• Special instruments using ultrasound to measure corneal thickness.
• Special photographs to measure the cells of the cornea
• Biopsy of lid tissue
• Tests for suspected causes

After seeing your health care provider:

You may want to add a diagnosis related to cloudy cornea to your personal medical record.

Review Date: 11/14/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.