Author/Editor		Pečjak, Urša; Štabuc-Šilih, Mirna
Title		Hidrops pri keratokonusu - primer treh bolnikov
Translated title		Hydrops in keratoconus - report of three patients
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 79, št. Suppl
Publication year		2010
Volume		str. I-172-6
Language		slo
Abstract		Keratoconus is a bilateral, non-inflammatory and progressive corneal ectasia. It is diagnosed more often in people with Down syndrome. Acute hydrops occurs in 3 % of patients with keratoconus. There is an influx of aqueous into the cornea as a result of a rupture in Descemet's membrane. It can cause a sudden decrease in vision, pain, red eye, photophobia and profuse tearing. Therapy of hydrops is symptomatic. Corneal oedema usually resolves in several weeks or months. With accurate and prompt clinical diagnosis hospitalisation of patients with acute hydrops is unnecessary, as we assume it doesn't shorten the healing period or affect the functional outcome. Close observation allows for the early detection and treatment of complications such as perforation and infection.
Descriptors		KERATOCONUS CORNEAL EDEMA DOWN SYNDROME ADULT