Cornea verticillata

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]

Cornea verticillata
Other namesFleischer vortex[1]
Morbus Fabry Cornea verticillata 01.jpg
Cornea verticillata: A bilateral, whorl-like corneal pattern of cream colored lines in a patient with Fabry disease.
SpecialtyOphthalmology
TreatmentDiscontinuation of the offending drug results in complete resolution of the opacity.

PresentationEdit

No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present.[3][4][5]


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PathophysiologyEdit

This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis.