leukoma

/luːˈkoʊmə/
noun
  1. A dense white scar or opacity on the cornea of the eye, often resulting from injury or infection.
    • She wore special contact lenses to cover the leukoma and improve her appearance.
    • The accident left a small leukoma on his cornea, slightly blurring his vision.
    • An ophthalmologist can sometimes remove a leukoma with surgery.
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