Ophthalmology – MCQ 17 – Band shaped keratopathy

Band shaped keratopathy is caused by:
a) Amyloid
b) Calcium
c) Monopolysaccharide
d) Lipid

Correct answer : b) Calcium

Band shaped keratopathy occurs due to the accumulation of calcium salts in a band pattern in the anterior corneal layers.

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