[The cornea as an indicator for systemic diseases]. / Die Hornhaut als Indikator für Systemerkrankungen.

ABSTRACT

Numerous systemic diseases can be manifested at the cornea. Sometimes the corneal involvement is the first sign of the systemic process. It may be manifested in many different forms, such as an ulcer in the corneal periphery or a crystalline keratopathy. Therapy is interdisciplinary and primarily directed against the underlying disease.