Be aware that these deposits are signature of amiodarone use but have no other medical importance
Be aware that medical literature links ischemic optic neuropathy to amiodarone use, so if patient has only one sighted eye, consult ophthalmologist about prescribing amiodarone
If patient develops sudden vision loss, refer to ophthalmologist to rule out ischemic optic neuropathy
Corneal whorls appear within months of starting medication and disappear within months of stopping it
Litigation has occurred against physician prescribers of amiodarone, alleging that this medication causes ischemic optic neuropathy, but evidence not convincing
