Case-control study of risk factors for acute corneal hydrops in keratoconus

Conclusion
Some individuals with keratoconus are at high risk of developing acute corneal hydrops. These patients could be managed more aggressively to reduce their risk of developing this complication of their disease.

Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - March 21, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Barsam, A., Brennan, N., Petrushkin, H., Xing, W., Quartilho, A., Bunce, C., Foot, B., Cartwright, N. K., Haridas, A., Agrawal, P., Suleman, H., Ahmad, S., MacDonald, E., Johnston, J., Tuft, S. Tags: Conjunctiva, Cornea, Ocular surface, Epidemiology Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research