Cornea verticillata | |
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Other names | Fleischer vortex [1] |
Cornea verticillata: A bilateral, whorl-like corneal pattern of cream colored lines in a patient with Fabry disease. | |
Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Treatment | Discontinuation of the offending drug results in complete resolution of the opacity. |
Cornea verticillata, also called vortex keratopathy or whorl keratopathy, is a condition characterised by corneal deposits at the level of the basal epithelium forming a faint golden-brown whorl pattern. [2] It is seen in Fabry disease or in case of prolonged amiodarone intake. [3] Furthermore, it is a common adverse side effect of the use of rho-kinase inhibitors in glaucoma therapy. [4]
No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present. [3] [5]
This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis. [3]
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Cornea verticillata | |
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Other names | Fleischer vortex [1] |
Cornea verticillata: A bilateral, whorl-like corneal pattern of cream colored lines in a patient with Fabry disease. | |
Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Treatment | Discontinuation of the offending drug results in complete resolution of the opacity. |
Cornea verticillata, also called vortex keratopathy or whorl keratopathy, is a condition characterised by corneal deposits at the level of the basal epithelium forming a faint golden-brown whorl pattern. [2] It is seen in Fabry disease or in case of prolonged amiodarone intake. [3] Furthermore, it is a common adverse side effect of the use of rho-kinase inhibitors in glaucoma therapy. [4]
No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present. [3] [5]
This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis. [3]
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