Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Chalcosis, left eye
Serious
ICD-10: H44 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: बायीं आंख में धातु जमाव · தமிழ்: இடது கண்ணில் உலோக படிவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಡ ಕಣ್ಣಲ್ಲಿ ಲೋಹದ ನಿಕ್ಷೇಪ · తెలుగు: ఎడమ కంటిలో లోహ నిక్షేపణ · বাংলা: বাম চোখে ধাতব জমা · मराठी: डाव्या डोळ्यात धातूचा साठा · ગુજરાતી: ડાબી આંખમાં ધાતુનો જમાવ
About this condition
Chalcosis is a condition where copper deposits accumulate in the left eye tissues, typically after a copper-containing foreign body enters the eye. Over time, this creates a greenish-brown discoloration and can damage the lens, retina, and other structures. Early removal of the foreign body and monitoring are important to prevent progressive vision loss.
Common symptoms
vision loss
eye discoloration
blurred vision
metallic deposits in eye
progressive vision decline
eye pain
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | बायीं आंख में धातु जमाव · आंख का रंग बदलना · धुंधला दिखना · दृष्टि कमजोर होना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இடது கண்ணில் உலோக படிவு · கண் நிறம் மாறுதல் · பார்வை மங்கல் · பார்வை குறைபாடு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಡ ಕಣ್ಣಲ್ಲಿ ಲೋಹದ ನಿಕ್ಷೇಪ · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಬಣ್ಣ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ · ಮಸುಕಾದ ದೃಷ್ಟಿ · ದೃಷ್ಟಿ ಕುಸಿತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎడమ కంటిలో లోహ నిక్షేపణ · కంటి రంగు మారడం · అస్పష్ట దృష్టి · దృష్టి తగ్గడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বাম চোখে ধাতব জমা · চোখের রঙ পরিবর্তন · ঝাপসা দৃষ্টি · দৃষ্টিশক্তি কমে যাওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डाव्या डोळ्यात धातूचा साठा · डोळ्याचा रंग बदलणे · अंधुक दृष्टी · दृष्टी कमी होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ડાબી આંખમાં ધાતુનો જમાવ · આંખનો રંગ બદલાવો · ધૂંધળું દેખાવું · દૃષ્ટિ ઘટવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Chalcosis, left eye?
vision loss, eye discoloration, blurred vision, metallic deposits in eye, progressive vision decline, eye pain.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Chalcosis, left eye common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Chalcosis, left eye?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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