Corneal Hydrops in Keratoconus
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Acute corneal hydrops in keratoconus
Acute corneal hydrops is a condition characterized by stromal edema due to leakage of aqueous through a tear in descemet membrane. The patient presents with sudden onset decrease in vision, photophobia, and pain. Corneal thinning and ectasias combined with trivial trauma to the eye mostly by eye rubbing is considered as the underlying cause. With conservative approach self-resolution takes arou...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2277-3800,2277-4203
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1098