Peters Anomaly

What is Peters anomaly? This is a very fair question, as most people have never heard of this corneal disease of the eye. One of the main aspects of Peters anomaly is a central white spot in the very front part of the eye (the cornea). There are also adhesions between the colored part of the eye (the iris) and the cornea. The lens of the eye, which is deeper in behind the iris, can also be involved.

The problem with being born with this white spot is that it is opaque. When you can’t see through the cornea, the decreased input from the eye to the brain can lead to a permanent disconnect that will prevent vision from ever working properly. That is why Peters anomaly has to be addressed early in life, otherwise vision will be compromised forever.