[Adrenochrome deposits in the cornea ("Black cornea"). A clinical-pathological case report]

A case of 'black cornea', occurring 6 years after commencement of a therapy with adrenaline derivative eye drops, is reported. Enucleation was performed because of suspected malignant melanoma. The eye was sent to our laboratory for histopathological examination. The clinical and histopathological findings are described, and the pathogenesis of the 'black cornea' is discussed.