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Efficacy of Epinastine Eyelid Cream in Pediatric Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus
Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is characterized by inflammatory responses in the conjunctiva and is often complicated by atopic dermatitis and mechanical irritation.
Hashida N, Hirose R, Shiozaki D, Mamoto Y.   +3 more
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Unfolded Protein Response in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]

Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
Purpose Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an ocular allergic disease characterized by a type 2 inflammation, tissue remodeling, and low quality of life for the affected patients. We investigated the involvement of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and
Leonardi A, Donato A, Rosani U, Di Stefano A, Cavarzeran F, Brun P.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Seeing eye to eye: a modified Delphi method-based multidisciplinary expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]

Eur J Pediatr
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease that affects both eyes, often with asymmetric severity, potentially causing major visual complications.
Ghiglioni DG, Bruschi G, Chiappini E, Consales A, Allegri P, Aragona P, Bonini S, Caputo R, Cardinale F, Landi M, Leonardi A, Marseglia GL, Mori F, Nebbioso M, Nucci P, Osnaghi S, Procoli U, Villani E, Zicari AM, Miraglia Del Giudice M.   +19 more
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Air Pollution and Meteorological Conditions Significantly Associated With Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Exacerbations. [PDF]

Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2023
Purpose Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe chronic allergic inflammation of the ocular surface with episodes of acute exacerbations, that primarily affects children and young adults. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of VKC remain unclear,
Levanon E, Peles I, Gordon M, Novack L, Tsumi E.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis with a limbal mass lesion developing independently of severe papillae formation at the tarsal conjunctiva: a case report

BMC Ophthalmology, 2022
Background A hypertrophic limbal mass lesion is an uncommon finding of vernal keratoconjunctivitis; it normally occurs in eyes with severe papillae formation in the tarsal conjunctiva.
Koichiro Shinji, Taiichiro Chikama, Shun Masuda, Koji Arihiro, Yoshiaki Kiuchi   +4 more
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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in adults: a narrative review of prevalence, pathogenesis, and management. [PDF]

Front Ophthalmol (Lausanne)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, progressive, allergic ocular surface disorder that can lead to sight-threatening complications. VKC occurs primarily in children and generally resolves about the time of puberty; however, case series and ...
Di Zazzo A, Zhu AY, Nischal K, Fung SSM.
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Patient-Centered Approach to Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): A Podcast. [PDF]

Ophthalmol Ther
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare yet severe form of allergic conjunctivitis predominantly affecting children, mainly boys, with a global prevalence and a higher incidence in certain geographical regions.
Larsen AC, Rasmussen MLR.
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Comparision of efficacy and safety of 0.03% and 0.1% tacrolimus ointment in children with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]

Ther Adv Ophthalmol, 2023
Background: Topical immunosuppressants such as tacrolimus in different concentrations are a breakthrough in the management of recalcitrant vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC); however, there is a lacks of comparative studies to guide their use in VKC ...
Saha BC, Kumari R, Ambasta A.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Down syndrome: a case report. [PDF]

BMC Ophthalmol, 2023
Background Down syndrome (DS) or Trisomy 21 is the most common chromosomal disease and is characterized by possible heart defects, cognitive impairment and visual disorders.
Artesani MC, Esposito M, Valentini D, Villani A, Fiocchi AG, Buzzonetti L.   +5 more
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Combined Papillectomy and Autologous Conjunctival Membrane Graft as Management of Giant Papillae for Severe, Refractory Palpebral Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis-A Case Report. [PDF]

Case Rep Ophthalmol Med
Introduction: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an allergic disease that predominantly affects young individuals, with a higher incidence among males. Traditionally seen as a condition of childhood that resolves at puberty, recent studies have shown persistent cases in some individuals, potentially influenced by hot and dry tropical environmental ...
Annisa DN, Suharko H, Gaol HL, Viona V.
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