Cornea verticillata
| Cornea verticillata | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Fleischer vortex[1] |
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| 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]
Presentation
No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present.[3][5]
Pathophysiology
This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis.[3]
Diagnosis
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References
- ^ "Definition: 'Cornea Verticillata'". MediLexicon. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- PMID 25677671.
- ^ PMID 7116220.
- S2CID 265267017.
- ^ Graff, Jordan M. (February 21, 2005). "Verticillata". University of Iowa Health Care, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Retrieved 29 November 2013.