Topical tacrolimus versus dexamethasone in managing shield ulcer of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]
Med Hypothesis Discov Innov OphthalmolBackground: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral, chronic, allergic inflammation of the ocular surface with debilitating ocular signs and symptoms. We compared the efficacies and safeties of 1% tacrolimus eye drops and 1% dexamethasone eye drops in managing unilateral shield ulcers and corneal epitheliopathy secondary to VKC.
Rastegar Rad N, Rastgarrad N.
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Vernal shield ulcers treated with frequently installed topical cyclosporine 0.05% eyedrops
International Ophthalmology, 2017 To report on the beneficial results of an intense regimen of 0.05% cyclosporine eye drops, eight times a day in patients with therapy resistant vernal shield ulcers.Case cohort of four eyes of three male children with vernal keratoconjunctivitis complicated by shield ulcers, who were treated with frequent cyclosporine 0.05% eye drops and observed for ...
Tim Westland +2 more
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Comparative effectiveness of porcine placental extracellular matrix against other cellular, acellular and matrix-like products in diabetic foot ulcers from the Medicare database [PDF]
Journal of Comparative Effectiveness ResearchAim: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are often hard to heal and may require advanced treatment with cellular, acellular and matrix-like products (CAMPs). This retrospective cohort study examines the Medicare feefor- service population to compare clinical ...
Brad Marcinek +6 more
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Surgical management and immunohistochemical study of corneal plaques in vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2013 Two children with shield ulcer in vernal keratoconjunctivitis unresponsive to steroid therapy received plaque removal by superficial keratectomy, followed by amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT).
Hsiu-Yi Lin +3 more
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Combined therapy for vernal shield ulcer [PDF]
Australasian journal of optometry, The, 2008 A 22-year-old male patient presented with complaints of pain and redness in the right eye. Slitlamp examination revealed giant papillae on both tarsal conjunctivae, bilateral punctate corneal epitheliopathy and a 2.9 x 2.9 mm epithelial defect in the right eye.
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Surgical debridement of corneal shield ulcers in pediatric patients: two case reports and a review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background Ocular allergy is a common disease, especially in the pediatric population, with unpleasant and long-term consequences, including corneal complications and decreased visual acuity.
Ricardo Alexandre Stock +3 more
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Cryotherapy in Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis with Shield's Ulcer
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 A 23 yr old male presented with itching, watering, redness, discharge and photophobia in right eye since 5 yrs, with exaggerated symptoms since 2 months. Slit lamp examination revealed shield's ulcer in right eye. Topical and oral medications were started.
Gupta S
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Shield Ulcer in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Scholars Journal of Medical Case ReportsWe present a 14-year-old girl with shield ulcer due to vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Slit lamp examination revealed more prominent giant papillae on superior tarsal conjunctiva giving cobblestone appearance in the right eye than in the left eye. In addition, an oval-shaped shield ulcer with a transparent base on the right cornea was detected.
Philip Wakili, Karl Thomas Boden
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