Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Band keratopathy
HP:0000585
What it means
An abnormality of the cornea characterized by the deposition of calcium in a band across the central cornea, leading to decreased vision, foreign body sensation, and ocular irritation.
Rare diseases that can present with this8
Very common80–99%
2The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Calcific band keratopathy
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