Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis(VKC) is a very common ocular entity seen by almost every ophthalmologist. It is bilateral interstitial inflammation of conjunctiva patient gets repeated attacks. With the onset of each attack, symptoms are less severe until a time comes when the patient gets complete regression of symptoms. Exact cause not known however allergic diathesis may play an important role.
Hay fever atopy physical factors cold, heat, photosensitivity, bronchial asthma impairment of calcium metabolism, pollen grains Symptoms Severe itching Redness Photophobia Change in coloration of conjunctiva and sclera burning sensation Treatment can be penal dulbar or mixed type. There is corneal involvement thought to be dystrophic like manifestation. How to proceed with the treatment I feel treatment may be a bit difficult as pt gets repeated attacks so patients may self-medicate due…
