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White reflex in eye

by whiteye, Aug 29, 2008 08:59AM

Tags: white eye reflex, pupils, leukocoria

Recently my left eye has appeared to have a white reflex(leukocoria) when the other is red. I have been referred to a specialist by an optician who thinks I may have keratoconus. Looking online I can't find any pages which lists white pupil reflex as a symptom of this. Should I be worried about other conditions? Has anyone had similar problems?

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Aug 29, 2008 03:06PM

Yes, that can be a serious symptom that can be due to a cataract or even a tumor within the eye. See an Eye MD as soon as possible.

JCH MD

by whiteye, Sep 02, 2008 12:30PM

To: John C Hagan III, MD

Been to eye MD, they say there's no tumour in the eye, just keratoconus causing white reflex. Glasses for weakened vision and return appointment in 4 months.

by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Sep 02, 2008 08:32PM

Okay, that's a whole lot better than a tumor. Good luck.

JCH MD

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