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[Transient band keratopathy associated with hypercalcemia]
M A Alonso Santiago1, C Ramírez Fe
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|April 26, 2002
Summary
Band keratopathy, a corneal disease, can be linked to high calcium levels. Treating the elevated calcium in this patient resolved the band keratopathy, suggesting a systemic cause.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Band keratopathy is a corneal degeneration impacting visual acuity.
- Etiologies include ocular and systemic conditions.
- Treatments involve EDTA, keratoplasty, or excimer laser.
Observation:
- A male patient presented with band keratopathy.
- Elevated serum calcium levels were detected.
- Serum calcium decreased following treatment.
Findings:
- Successful treatment of band keratopathy was achieved by addressing elevated serum calcium.
- This case highlights the link between systemic hypercalcemia and band keratopathy.
Implications:
- Systemic causes should be considered in band keratopathy diagnosis.
- Correcting calcium levels may precede more invasive treatments for band keratopathy.