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.
It is seen in
Fabry disease
Fabry disease, also known as Anderson–Fabry disease, is a rare genetic disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the kidneys, heart, and skin. Fabry disease is one of a group of conditions known as lysosomal storage diseases. T ...
or in case of prolonged
amiodarone
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent a number of types of cardiac dysrhythmias. This includes ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation (VF), and wide complex tachycardia, as well as atrial fibrill ...
intake.
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Presentation
No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present.
Pathophysiology
This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis.
Diagnosis
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Medical signs
Disorders of sclera and cornea