Which drug prescribed by the physician would most probably be responsible for this?
Correct Answer: Amiodarone
Description: Amiodarone causes corneal deposits. Cornea veicillata, also called voex 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 Ref: Khurana; 4th edition; Pg.440
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