Keratocele (Noun)
Meaning
Hernia of the cornea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A large keratocele may cause significant distortion of the cornea, impairing vision.
- The patient underwent surgical repair of the keratocele to restore the integrity of the cornea.
- A traumatic keratocele can occur as a result of a forceful blow to the eye.
- Keratocele is a rare but serious complication of corneal thinning disorders such as keratoconus.
- In some cases, a keratocele may rupture, leading to severe inflammation and potentially permanent vision loss.