Corneal Problems 

Congenital corneal opacities can occur due to incomplete separation of intraocular structures during development in the embryo. 

Sometimes they are minor and may not require treatment. The big, dense opacities may require corneal transplant surgery. Other eye problems like glaucoma may be associated with congenital corneal opacities. Advise of an experienced Pediatric Ophthalmologist must be sought.

Corneal Dermoids -

Dermoids are benign tumors in which, there is growth of normal tissues in abnormal places.

Dermoids can appear as an opaque corneal nodule.

Corneal Anatomy

Corneal Dystrophy -

Corneal Dystrophies are bilateral.

They appear at various ages, starting from  birth to adulthood. Common types are macular, granular, Fuch's corneal dystrophy. Due to various corneal problems, like accumulations of abnormal materials, abnormal outer layer (epithelium), abnormal inner layer (endothelium) corneal transparency is lost and vision suffers.

Management 

Mild varieties may just require observation or symptomatic relief.

Severe vision threatening types require a Corneal Transplant.