Non-traditional therapies for vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis

Vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis are ocular allergies which may result in debilitating visual sequelae. Refractory cases which fail to respond to traditional anti-allergy medical therapies may benefit from novel medical approaches. Moreover, advanced inflammatory surface disease with scarring...

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Published in:Clinical Eye and Vision Care 1999-03, Vol.11 (1), p.17-20
Main Authors: Wong, O.D, Lyndon C, Wong, O.D., M.S, Nancy N, Lazarou, O.D, Zoe Kalimera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Cyclosporine
Penetrating keratoplasty
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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Summary:Vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis are ocular allergies which may result in debilitating visual sequelae. Refractory cases which fail to respond to traditional anti-allergy medical therapies may benefit from novel medical approaches. Moreover, advanced inflammatory surface disease with scarring may require penetrating keratoplasty for optical improvement. This paper examines the role of non-traditional therapies in the treatment of vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis.
ISSN:0953-4431
DOI:10.1016/S0953-4431(99)00005-3