Clinical and therapeutic aspects of vernal kerato conjunctivitis in Algeria

Purpose To evaluate clinical aspects, specific sensitization, epidemiological and therapeutic characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) Methods Retospective clinical case series included 300 VKC patients,between may 2008 and may 2012, data included patients and family histories,results of...

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Published in:Acta ophthalmologica (Oxford, England) England), 2012-09, Vol.90 (s249), p.0-0
Main Author: LAZREG, S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medical treatment
Ophthalmology
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Summary:Purpose To evaluate clinical aspects, specific sensitization, epidemiological and therapeutic characteristics of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) Methods Retospective clinical case series included 300 VKC patients,between may 2008 and may 2012, data included patients and family histories,results of ocular surface exams, allergic tests and response to corticosteroids assocated to mast stablizers (NAAGA) treatment. Results The majority of VKC patients were male(67%), 36% of limbal forms, 56% of corneal complications,15 keratoconus associated, a skin prick tests and specific serum IgE was positive in 58% and 64% of patients respectively. therapeutic results were good in 73% cases, satisfactory with frequent relapses treated with corticosteroids in 21% cases, 5% of steroid dependent and 1% of several unresponsive forms Conclusion Vernal keratoconjunctivitis,very common in our climate remains a severe form by they corneal complications and diffficult managment.
ISSN:1755-375X
1755-3768
DOI:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.T106.x