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at the level of the

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forming a faint golden-brown whorl pattern. It is seen in

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or in case of prolonged

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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

References

{{reflist Medical signs Disorders of sclera and cornea