Corneal hydrops in Terrien's marginal degeneration

Ophthalmology. 1986 Mar;93(3):340-3. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(86)33737-0.

Abstract

We present four cases of Terrien's marginal degeneration that developed spontaneous ruptures in Descemet's membrane resulting in corneal hydrops. In all cases, the hydrops was characterized by a clear intracorneal pocket of aqueous humor rather than by stromal clouding. In two cases, the pocket extended peripherally to form a conjunctival filtering bleb. Although a lamellar corneal patch graft was used in one case for severe astigmatism, hypotony, and impending perforation, most cases were merely observed without treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Corneal Diseases / complications
  • Corneal Diseases / etiology*
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Descemet Membrane / pathology
  • Edema / etiology*
  • Edema / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture, Spontaneous