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]
Presentation
No ocular complaints or visual difficulty is usually present.[3][4][5]
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Pathophysiology
This keratopathy is probably a type of drug-induced lipidosis.