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Cornea verticillata, also called Fleischer vortex, 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 or in case of prolonged amiodarone 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.
References
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