Case Report: Effective management of acute corneal hydrops with concurrent nystagmus and retinitis pigmentosa: combination of deep lamellar corneal suturing and anterior chamber gas injection - Takeaways - MDSpire

Case Report: Effective management of acute corneal hydrops with concurrent nystagmus and retinitis pigmentosa: combination of deep lamellar corneal suturing and anterior chamber gas injection

  • By

  • Ying Zhou

  • Abudusataer Aishan

  • YanChuan Yang

  • Xia Li

  • May 20, 2026

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    The study presents three adolescent patients with acute corneal hydrops complicated by keratoconus, nystagmus, and retinitis pigmentosa.

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    Patients underwent deep lamellar corneal suturing and anterior chamber gas injection, resulting in prompt resolution of corneal edema.

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    Postoperative follow-up showed significant improvement in symptoms of photophobia and ocular pain, with minimal corneal opacities remaining.

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    No complications such as corneal perforation or neovascularization occurred, highlighting the safety of the surgical approach.

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    The study emphasizes the need for careful corneal examinations in patients with retinitis pigmentosa and nystagmus to avoid overlooked corneal pathology.

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Case Report: Effective management of acute corneal hydrops with concurrent nystagmus and retinitis pigmentosa: combination of deep lamellar corneal suturing and anterior chamber gas injection

  • by Ying Zhou, Abudusataer Aishan, YanChuan Yang, Xia Li

  • May 20, 2026

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