Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2026
07:29
Three Different Protocols of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconus: Conventional, Accelerated and Iontophoresis
Published on: November 12, 2015
An unusual case of keratoconus
1Ophthalmology Department, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom.
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|December 14, 2006
Summary
This report details a rare case of severe keratoconus and acute corneal hydrops in a 6-year-old child. It outlines the successful management and positive outcome of this challenging pediatric eye condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
Background:
- Keratoconus is a progressive thinning of the cornea, typically diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood.
- Acute corneal hydrops is a rare complication of keratoconus, characterized by sudden corneal edema.
- Pediatric keratoconus is uncommon, and severe presentations in young children are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old girl presented with severe keratoconus and acute corneal hydrops.
- The patient experienced significant visual impairment due to corneal edema and scarring.
- This case highlights the potential for early-onset and aggressive progression of keratoconus.
Findings:
- The management involved a multidisciplinary approach tailored to the child's age and condition.
- Conservative management strategies were employed initially, followed by surgical intervention.
- The case demonstrated a favorable outcome with significant visual recovery and corneal stabilization.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric keratoconus.
- This case expands the understanding of keratoconus presentation and management in very young patients.
- Further research into the genetic and environmental factors contributing to early-onset keratoconus is warranted.
Related Concept Videos
01:28Angle Closure Glaucoma: Treatment
Angle-closure glaucoma, or closed-angle glaucoma, is an eye condition where the iris bulges out and blocks the iridocorneal angle, resulting in a buildup of aqueous humor and increased intraocular pressure. Immediate medical attention is necessary due to the sudden onset of symptoms. The treatment for angle-closure glaucoma includes short-term and long-term approaches. Short-term treatment involves using eye drops like pilocarpine to lower intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous humor...
01:25Glaucoma: Overview
Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure that damages the retina and optic nerve, leading to irreversible blindness if left untreated. The human eye has various components, including the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, and optic nerve. Aqueous humor is secreted by the epithelium of the ciliary body in the posterior chamber and flows through the trabecular meshwork and canal of Schlemm, maintaining normal intraocular pressure. The trabecular meshwork and the canal...
01:22Photoreceptors and Visual Pathways
At the molecular level, visual signals trigger transformations in photopigment molecules, resulting in changes in the photoreceptor cell's membrane potential. The photon's energy level is denoted by its wavelength, with each specific wavelength of visible light associated with a distinct color. The spectral range of visible light, classified as electromagnetic radiation, spans from 380 to 720 nm. Electromagnetic radiation wavelengths exceeding 720 nm fall under the infrared category, whereas...
01:16Focusing of Light in the Eye
Light rays enter the eye through the cornea, a transparent dome-shaped tissue that is the eye's outermost layer. The cornea bends or refracts, light rays traveling to the pupil. The shape of the cornea determines how much of the light is bent and whether the image will be focused correctly on the retina at the back of the eye. Once the light has passed through both refraction layers, it converges into a single focal point onto a small area. This is where photoreceptors start transforming...
01:22Case Studies
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.