Leucocoria

H44.53

• Description
• Diagnostic criteria
• Referral

DESCRIPTION

Common causes of leucocoria (white pupil) include:

• retinoblastoma
• cataract
• persistent foetal vasculature
• end-stage ROP

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA

• A white appearance of the pupil instead of the usual black colour.
• An absent or diminished red reflex of the fundus of the eye when examined with a direct ophthalmoscope or on a photograph of the child.

REFERRAL

Urgent (to ophthalmologist):

• All patients.