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  1. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis - EyeWiki

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an atopic condition of the external ocular surface. It characteristically affects young males in hot dry climates in a seasonal manner; however this is not always the rule. The first description of VKC is credited to Arlt who described 3 cases of peri-limbal swelling in young patients in 1846 [2].

  2. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) | Kellogg Eye Center

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent ocular inflammatory disease that occurs seasonally. A rare condition most commonly found in men between the ages of 3 and 20 years, VKC accounts for roughly 0.1 to 0.5 percent of ocular disease.

  3. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jun 11, 2023 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a common bilateral atopic disease clinically characterized by limbal papillae (Horner Tranta dots) having papillary, limbal, and mixed forms. The most consistent presentation is itching, and the episodes are often recurrent, usually perennial in the beginning, and become chronic over time.

  4. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis - Wikipedia

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC, also Spring catarrh, Vernal catarrh or Warm weather conjunctivitis) is a recurrent, bilateral, and self-limiting type of conjunctivitis (pink eye) having a periodic seasonal incidence.

  5. Vernal Keratonconjunctivitis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD

    Apr 4, 2022 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, non-contagious allergic disorder with seasonal recurrences usually appearing during the spring or warm weather. VKC is caused by a hypersensitivity to airborne-allergens. It usually affects younger members of the population, ages 3-25 and most patients are males.

  6. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis: Management and outlook - Medical News Today

    Nov 29, 2021 · Prompt diagnosis and treatment of VK is essential to prevent permanent eye damage. This article outlines the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for VK. We also list the treatment options...

  7. Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis | Symptoms & Causes - Ocutears

    Feb 21, 2022 · Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare form of allergic eye disease. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of VKC.

  8. Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Vernal …

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an underdiagnosed and underrecognized ocular surface disease with limited epidemiological data in Asia. It is more prevalent in warm, dry, and windy climates, and often has a substantial impact on a patient’s quality of life.

  9. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (spring catarrh) - College of …

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), also known as spring catarrh, is a rare but serious allergic disease affecting the eyes of young children, especially boys, who usually have other allergic diseases such as eczema and/or asthma.

  10. Understanding Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: Beyond Allergic …

    Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease of the cornea and conjunctiva mostly affecting boys in prepubertal age. VKC recurrence is characterized by intense symptoms of itching, redness, and photophobia associated with corneal damage, impairment of visual function, and quality of life.

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