Acute corneal hydrops (ACH), an uncommon complication of corneal ectatic disorders, involves sudden-onset corneal edema due to a rupture in Descemet membrane (DM) and can cause impaired vision and eye pain.

Feb 14, 2023 · Corneal hydrops, often called acute corneal hydrops, is a complication of conditions that affect the shape of your cornea, like keratoconus. Contact a provider if you have sudden vision loss, light sensitivity and eye pain.

Nov 20, 2018 · Corneal hydrops is caused by split-ting of Descemet’s membrane, leading to an influx of aqueous into the corneal stroma with resultant edema and haze. 6 Depending on the patient and the extent of the tear, corneal edema and pain can range from relatively asymptomatic to severe with visual impairment. 4,6 Corneal hydrops is more common in ...

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]

Acute corneal hydrops (ACH) is a rare but sight-threatening complication of corneal ectasias. We aim to review the current literature on etiopathogenesis, histology, role of ancillary investigations, management, and outcomes of ACH by classifying ...

Acute corneal hydrops happens in less than 3% of all individuals with keratoconus (KC), but it is a serious, vision threatening complication. Acute corneal hydrops occurs when there is a sudden break in the innermost portion of the cornea and aqueous fluid pushes forward.

Dec 1, 2015 · Corneal hydrops is a complication of advanced keratoconus and is characterized by sudden onset of severe corneal opacification because of edema. The edema occurs from a spontaneous break in Descemet's membrane because of the weakened cornea, leading to a sudden and painful decrease in visual acuity.

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 hydrops is a rare complication of primary corneal ectasias including keratoconus, keratoglobus and pellucid marginal degeneration in which aqueous humour enters the cornea, leading to corneal oedema. It is usually the result of the rupture of Descemet’s membrane due to corneal thinning.

Acute corneal hydrops occurs following spontaneous rupture of the Descemet's membrane (DM) in eyes with severe keratectasia. However, the ensuing bullous corneal edema often precludes the visualization of this anatomical defect on clinical examination (Fig 1, available at http://aaojournal.org).