noun
- Plural of leukoma; white opaque scars or spots on the cornea of the eye, typically resulting from injury or infection and causing vision impairment.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; also spelled 'leucomas' in British English
Examples
- The patient developed leukomas after a severe corneal infection.
- Multiple leukomas reduced the clarity of her vision significantly.
- Trauma to the eye can result in leukomas that may require surgical intervention.
- The ophthalmologist identified several leukomas during the examination.
- Leukomas from old injuries sometimes fade over time, though complete resolution is rare.