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Corneal opacity
Difference between corneal opacity and corneal scar.Both are same disease.How it will be treated...i
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Both of not in central visual axis then nothing to worry
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Corneal opacity means loss of normal transparency of cornea which is caused by scarring. Treatment depends on the conditions leading to this opacity n the grade of opacity.
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In common language yes .. treatment depends on variety of factors . Location,depth and visual effects
Treatment varies from glasses , contact lens, laser based surgery and surgical approach
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Dr. Anshuman Vaish
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Delhi
in non medical terminology its same for a layman
an opacity is generally an active corneal pathology wheras a scar is a healed corneal pathology which has led to loss of transparency of normal cornea
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treatment is different for different pathologies leading to opacities so that they dont lead to scarring
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consult your trusted eye specialist for complete corneal examination or share corneal smartphone pictures by teleconsultation
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Dr. Kareeshma Wadia
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Sir, do let us know what your eye problems are, in the form of your symptoms.
If YOU are having a corneal opacity on your eye, what effect is it having of your eyesight?
Corneal opacity and scar are both the same thing.
Based on the location of the opacity, the size and the amount of opacification , it's treatment will differ.
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pls post relevant symptoms of the patient, since this is a forum to help patients with their eye issues.
along with that, post pictures of the eye.
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In any case a corneal opacity is not an emergency and can be dealt with after lockdown is over. So as of now nothing to worry
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Dr. Raghvendra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Pune
Scar and opacity both are same .
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send pictures
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As OCT can be done
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Dr. Gaurav Shah
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
Scar is one of the type of opacity.
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Consult an ophthalmologist. Request for an AS-OCT scan
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Dr. Jagadeesh Reddy Bandi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
I guess this a forum to discuss on your problems . If you have any condition you can share photos or records we can discuss the problem. I don't think so I can explain differences and treatment and so on .
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