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Successful conservative management of hydrops with perforation in pellucid marginal degeneration.

Forooghian F, Assaad D, Dixon WS

Case report: Hydrops with perforation in the setting of pellucid marginal degeneration is a rare complication that is generally treated surgically. We report the first case of successful nonsurgical management using only a bandage contact lens. Comments: Hydrops with perforation in one eye is a risk factor for a similar event occurring in the other eye. Initial conservative management with a bandage contact lens should be considered to avoid the risk of surgery. After resolution of hydrops, flattening of the cornea and reduced astigmatism is also a potential benefit.

Published 7 February 2006 in Can J Ophthalmol, 41(1): 74-7.
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