| Front | What is deposited in band keratopathy and what layer is it deposited in? What are the risk factors for band keratopathy? What is the treatment for band keratopathy? |
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| Back | ● Calcium hydroxyapatite deposits in Bowman’s membrane ● Systemic risk factors: hypercalcemia (hyperparathyroidism, excessive vitamin D intake, renal failure, milk-alkali syndrome, Paget disease, sarcoidosis) ● Ocular risk factors: chronic uveitis, phthisis bulbi, end-stage glaucoma, anterior mosaic dystrophy, silicone oil tamponade ● Medication induced: steroid phosphate, pilocarpine containing, mercury based preservatives ● Rx: EDTA with superficial debridement |
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