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Cloudy pupils

03/10/2008

Question:

If the pupils of your eyes look cloudy

Answer:

Causes of a cloudy pupil (also known as leukocoria) include:

  • congenital cataracts
  • retinoblastoma
  • toxocariasis
  • Coat’s disease
  • persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
  • and retinopathy of prematurity.

Please refer to the following website for further definition of each cause of leukocoria:

http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=264

If a cloudy pupil is noticed, especially on a young child or baby, please schedule an appointment with your eye care physician immediately.

Related Resources:

Allaboutvision

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