Corneal hydrops is the acute onset of corneal edema due to a break in Descemet membrane. This condition may be seen in individuals with advanced keratoconus or other forms of corneal ectasia. Recovery may take weeks to months with medical therapy, but may be accelerated by the placement of air or gas into the anterior chamber to slow the influx of aqueous into the cornea. Scarring, and sometimes corneal flattening, will occur after resolution of the episode.
Oblique slit-lamp view of acute corneal hydrops highlighting significant apical corneal edema with corresponding anterior slit-lamp view and corneal tomography.
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