Question
i have calcium deposits in my cornea. I have to have laser treatment for new blood vessels in my irises due to long term diabetic neuropathy. i also have cataracts which are to be treated at my eye clinic. i am being referred to a seperate eye consultant for the calcium deposits in my cornea's. what does this involve?
Answer
Calcium deposits in the cornea can occur in a number of conditions, but the most common Calcium deposits in the cornea occur as a result chronic inflammation and the condition is called Band Keratopathy.
Treatment of visually significant Band Keratopathy consists of mechanical removal with or without pharmacological assistance with a chelating (binding) agent such as EDTA (a polyamino carboxylic acid widely used to dissolve scale) followed by a bandage contact lens for several days. The process is relatively simple, although it can take a few weeks to heal during wich the eye is somewhat blurry and scratchy.
