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.
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