Calcium is deposited in the superficial layers of the cornea, often for no apparent reason or in response to persistent intra-ocular inflammation, a high circulating calcium level or lack of pressure within the eye
Clinical Features
A painless white-yellow band appears horizontally across the cornea
Vision becomes impaired
Management
See ophthalmologist if vision is affected or cosmesis poor
The calcium can be removed mechanically, chemically or by laser
