Acute Hydrops with Micro-Cornea – an Extremely Rare Condition: A Case Report

Purpose To report the first case of a one-eyed child with micro-cornea, coloboma of iris and acute hydrops without any other disorder of the cornea or systemic disease. Methods Intracameral injection of perfluoro propane (C3F8) gas was performed under general anaesthesia. Results Resolution of the hydrops was observed at 1st week of follow-up, which was confirmed by anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Patient was subsequently lost to follow-up. Conclusions Intracameral injection of perfluoro propane gas is an effective way to quickly resolve acute hydrops. In this specific case, the patient presented with micro-cornea and no other corneal abnormalities.