EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Cornea
Diagnosis: macula of the cornea vs nebula and leukoma

Image Comments:

The three words - all from the Latin - nebula, macula, and leukoma are the words used to describe the appearance of a corneal scar. Nebula ( fog or mist ) describes a hard-to-see corneal scar - one where slit-lamp detection is required. Macula ( stain or spot ) is typified by the scar in the photo. It can be seen with proper illumination. Leucoma ( white ) is a white scar that is easily seen just by looking at the eye.

 

 

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