Cloudy Cornea
Alternate Names : Corneal Edema, Corneal Opacification
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting cloudy cornea in detail may include: - Time pattern
- Did the cornea become cloudy rapidly, or did it develop slowly?
- When did you first notice this?
- Location
- Does it affect both eyes?
- Other
- 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.
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