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Cloudy cornea - Treatment

Alternative Names

Corneal opacification; Corneal edema

Home Care:

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

Call your health care provider if:

Contact your health care provider if:

  • The outer surface of the eye appears cloudy
  • You have trouble with your vision

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

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

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

Medical history questions may include:

  • Did the cornea become cloudy quickly, 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 do you have?
  • Do you have any trouble with your vision?
  • If so, what type (blurring, reduced vision, or other) and how much?

Physical examination will include a thorough check of your eyes and vision.

Diagnostic tests may include:

After seeing your health care provider:

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

  • Reviewed last on: 11/13/2007
  • Manju Subramanian, M.D., Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.