This is believed to be the first report of corneal pigment deposition and hypercupremia associated with oral contraceptive use. Recognition of these potential side effects by eye care practitioners and prescribing physicians may spare patients the expense and morbidity risk of unnecessary medical testing. Further research is needed to determine the exact nature of the deposits (presumed to be a copper compound), and whether it may be accumulating to dangerous levels in other body tissues as in Wilson's disease.
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