Pupil - white spots
Alternate Names : Leukocoria
Home Care & Treatment
If you see a white pupil, make an appointment with your health care provider right away. Pediatricians routinely screen for a white pupil in children. If a child develops a white pupil or cloudy cornea, immediate attention is needed, preferably from an ophthalmologist.
Call your Health Care Provider if
Contact your health care provider if you notice any color changes in the pupil or cornea of the eye.
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions, such as: - When did you first notice this problem?
- Are both eyes affected?
- Is there any change in the vision, including a decrease in vision, blurred vision, or other vision problems?
- What other symptoms do you have?
- Is there a family history of disease such as congenital cataracts or retinoblastoma?
- Are the eyes crossing?
- Have you had any recent eye surgery?
The physical examination will include a detailed eye examination. The following tests may be performed: Other tests may be done, depending on the suspected cause, including a head CT or MRI scan.
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