Hydroa vacciniforme ; Penetrating keratoplasty ; Sun exposure
Abstract
Hydroa vacciniforme is a rare, chronic disease that is characterized by recurrent erythema and vesicles on uncovered skin within several days of sun exposure and is followed by healing with scarring. We have experienced a case of hydroa vacciniforme which involved the cornea, and we performed a penetrating keratoplasty with a good result. We report this case with a review of th literature