Acute Hydrops with Micro-Cornea – an Extremely Rare Condition: A Case Report. Issue 1 (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chowdhury, Tuhin; Pradhan, Aditya
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmology @ point of care. Volume 1:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: Acute hydrops -- c3f8 -- Iris coloboma -- Micro cornea -- Perfluoro propane; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.5301/oapoc.0000003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-3685

Abstract

Purpose: To report the first case of a one-eyed child with micro-cornea, coloboma of iris and acute hydrops without any other disorder of the cornea or systemic disease. Methods: Intracameral injection of perfluoro propane (C3F8) gas was performed under general anaesthesia. Results: Resolution of the hydrops was observed at 1st week of follow-up, which was confirmed by anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Patient was subsequently lost to follow-up. Conclusions: Intracameral injection of perfluoro propane gas is an effective way to quickly resolve acute hydrops. In this specific case, the patient presented with micro-cornea and no other corneal abnormalities.