Brittle cornea syndrome: current perspectives

Clin Ophthalmol. 2019 Aug 12:13:1511-1516. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S185287. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Brittle cornea syndrome (BCS) is a rare autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder characterised by severe corneal thinning, with the major ocular risk being spontaneous ocular perforation due to progressive stromal thinning and ectasia. It is a complex condition with limited treatment options. The purpose of this review is to highlight the difficulties associated with the condition and examine the available published evidence with regards to management.

Keywords: brittle Cornea; corneal ectasia; spontaneous corneal perforation.