The cornea is a transparent membrane that allows light to travel through it for image viewing. In corneal opacity, the cornea's transparency is hampered due to scarring or clouding of the membrane. It leads to visual impairment and blindness. Symptoms are blurring of vision, irritation, tearing, eye discharge, etc. It is caused by injuries, chemical irritation, radiation injury, infections, corneal dystrophies, etc. It is treated by phototherapeutic keratectomy and antibiotic eye drops.
Disorders of the Cornea - a Brief Overview
Corneal disorders comprise a broad range of ailments affecting the cornea. This article looks at the most common disorders and ways to prevent them.
Corneal Clouding - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Corneal clouding is a condition in which there is an opacity of the cornea due to multiple factors. Read this article to know more.
