noun
- An accumulation of pus in the anterior chamber of the eye, typically appearing as a white or yellowish layer at the bottom of the cornea.
Usage: medical term; ophthalmology
Examples
- The patient presented with a hypopyon, indicating a serious anterior uveitis infection.
- The ophthalmologist observed a hypopyon during the slit-lamp examination.
- Bacterial keratitis can lead to the formation of a hypopyon if left untreated.
- The hypopyon gradually resolved after the patient began antibiotic therapy.
- A hypopyon is a clinical sign that requires prompt medical evaluation and treatment.