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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
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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.