Cornea · Keratoconus

Scarring after acute hydrops

Acute corneal hydrops (ACH) is thought to arise from a tear in Descemet membrane and the corneal endothelium, allowing aqueous humor to seep into the stroma and trigger corneal edema. Some histopathologic evidence also suggests that damage to the posterior stroma may play a contributing role in its development. Patients with ACH typically present with sudden vision loss, light sensitivity, and eye pain. While the onset is often described as spontaneous, episodes can be triggered by actions that raise intraocular pressure — such as coughing, sneezing, blowing the nose, rubbing the eyes, or strenuous physical activity.

Contributed byDr. Siddhi KankariyaResident, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital

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