Rev Bras Oftalmol.2024;83:e0057
Use of autologous intrastromal blood in ocular perforation after hydrops
DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20240057
ABSTRACT
A 46-year-old male who was already diagnosed with keratoconus presented with hydrops followed by a small corneal perforation. At first, the perforation was managed with a cyanoacrylate glue and therapeutic contact lens; however, the advanced keratoconus did not allow stabilization of the contact lens, and the patient developed intense pain, making it impossible to maintain the cyanoacrylate glue. An intrastromal injection of autologous blood was then performed at the operating room, which was effective in containing the perforation. After the hydrops condition improved, the patient underwent penetrating corneal transplantation for visual rehabilitation.
Use of autologous intrastromal blood in ocular perforation after hydrops
