What Patents with Keratoconus Should Know About Corneal Hydrops

Corneal hydrops is when the corneal becomes rapidly swollen in the setting of advanced keratoconus. It leads to pain, a red eye, and sudden vision loss. Sometimes this leads to the need for corneal transplantation, but we prefer to attempt to close the fluid clefts to reduce swelling and the need for corneal transplantation. Watch this video to learn about keratoconic hydrops.