Question
What is the symptom of cloudy eyes in newborns?
Answer
If a full-term newborn appears to be growing and developing normally but keeps sleeping and does not open their eyes, and upon opening them, their eyes appear cloudy, a diagnosis of “cloudy eyes in newborns” may be made by the doctor on the third day after birth. This condition could be “congenital corneal opacity,” a congenital developmental abnormality where opacity can be partial or complete, often affecting both eyes and often accompanied by microcornea and microphthalmia. In the current situation of the baby, it is crucial to undergo a comprehensive ophthalmic examination as soon as possible, including checks on vision, intraocular pressure, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, lens, vitreous, and fundus of the eye, to understand any possible or existing changes in the eye and to receive timely treatment. In terms of daily care, if the congenital disease does not affect vision or allows observation, it is best to wait until the eye development is mature before undergoing vitreoretinal surgery. If there is corneal opacity, corneal transplantation can be performed simultaneously during the vitreoretinal surgery. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.