keratocele
/ˈkɛrətoʊˌsiːl/
noun
- A hernia or protrusion of the inner layer of the cornea through a weakened or damaged outer layer of the eye.
- The patient with a keratocele required surgery to repair the corneal defect.
- The veterinarian diagnosed a keratocele in the dog's eye after an injury.
- A keratocele can lead to a corneal rupture if not treated promptly.