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Ophthalmology and Therapy
Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy 1/2018

Open Access 01-06-2018 | Case Report

Ultramarathon-Induced Bilateral Corneal Edema: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Authors: Majid Moshirfar, Yanning Ding, Yasmyne Ronquillo, Orry C. Birdsong, Michael S. Murri

Published in: Ophthalmology and Therapy | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Ultramarathon-associated corneal edema is a rare phenomenon. We report a case of a patient who presented with bilateral corneal edema following an ultramarathon. The corneal edema resolved without sequelae 48 h later. The authors hypothesize that the additive effect of enhanced glycolysis, an increased lactate level in the aqueous humor, and oxidative stress alters the normal endothelial regulation of the cornea and leads to corneal edema.
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Metadata
Title
Ultramarathon-Induced Bilateral Corneal Edema: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
Authors
Majid Moshirfar
Yanning Ding
Yasmyne Ronquillo
Orry C. Birdsong
Michael S. Murri
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Ophthalmology and Therapy / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2193-8245
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6528
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-018-0125-y

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