Corneal hydrops

Corneal hydrops
Other namesCorneal rupture
Corneal hydrops due to keratoconus
SpecialtyOphthalmology

Corneal hydrops is an uncommon complication seen in people with advanced keratoconus or other corneal ectatic disorders,[1] and is characterized by stromal edema due to leakage of aqueous humor through a tear in Descemet's membrane.[2] Although a hydrops usually causes increased scarring of the cornea, occasionally it will benefit a patient by creating a flatter cone, aiding the fitting of contact lenses.[3] Corneal transplantation is not usually indicated during corneal hydrops.

  1. ^ "Acute Corneal Hydrops". University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry.
  2. ^ Sharma, Namrata; Vajpayee, RasikB; Maharana, PrafullaK (2013). "Acute corneal hydrops in keratoconus". Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 61 (8): 461–464. doi:10.4103/0301-4738.116062. PMC 3775088. PMID 23925338.
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