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Eye: Cloudy Appearance (Opacity)

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Eye: Cloudy Appearance (Opacity)

ID 3300

The transparent structure at the front of the eyeball (the cornea) loses its transparency and takes on a white, cloudy appearance. This occurs when the cornea becomes scarred and seriously impairs vision.

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Body areaEyes

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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