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Corneal opacity
I have nebular corneal opacity.Dr suggest me to use lotepredanol etabonate eye drop along with lubricant drops.How much time to take heal
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Good morning! Who has diagnosed you as having nebular corneal opacity?
Corneal opacities are just scars on the cornea with no activity. therefore no medication is required. If at all it is too white you need to undergo corneal tattooing.
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So please consult in person and find out what is the exact diagnosis and get treated accordingly. If you live in Bengaluru our centre is open.
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corneal conditions cannot be taken lightly as it could be vision threatening. Please do not clean your eyes with tap water until you have the correct diagnosis.
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It depends upon the size,site and depth of opacity.
Your consultant will be the best person to guide you.
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Nebular corneal opacity may not go with eyedrops.
Follow instructions of treating eye specialist.
Need to consult cornea specialist.
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Dr. Mayank Jain
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Upto 6-8 weeks
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Keep using drops as prescribed
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Do not self medicate. Followup with your doctor
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