No, Kayser-Fleischer rings themselves do not cause vision problems. They are deposits of copper in the cornea but do not impair vision. However, the underlying Wilson’s disease can cause neurological or hepatic symptoms that may indirectly affect vision.
Can Kayser-Fleischer rings cause vision problems?
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