Outbreak of Microsporidial Keratoconjunctivitis Associated With Water Contamination in Swimming Pools in Taiwan.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2018.07.019
Abstract: PURPOSE To report an outbreak of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis resulting from a swimming pool in Taiwan. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS The records of 13 teenagers (15 eyes) contracting microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis after swimming in a local… read more here.
Keywords: water; outbreak microsporidial; keratoconjunctivitis; plaque like ... See more keywords
Therapeutic effects of topical 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment in children with refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Middle East
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2019.04.001
Abstract: Objective The purpose of this paper is to review the efficacy and safety profile in children treated with topical 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment for vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Middle East and to propose a treatment posology. According… read more here.
Keywords: vernal keratoconjunctivitis; treatment; keratoconjunctivitis; middle east ... See more keywords
Keratoconjunctivitis as a Single Entity in X-linked Agammaglobulinemia?
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2042824
Abstract: PURPOSE To report a case of a male patient with a severe corneal and conjunctival immunopathy likely caused by an X-linked agammaglobulinemia. METHODS A clinical case report with observation results from 2001-2021. RESULTS A severe… read more here.
Keywords: eye drops; entity linked; keratoconjunctivitis single; linked agammaglobulinemia ... See more keywords
Molecular, Epidemiological and Clinical Assessment of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis in Egypt: Institutional Study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2092004
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the frequency of Human adenovirus (HAdV) and its serotypes in keratoconjunctivitis patients who attended the outpatient clinics of Mansoura Ophthalmic Center, Egypt. METHODS Conjunctival secretions and corneal scrapings were collected from patients… read more here.
Keywords: keratoconjunctivitis; clinical assessment; epidemiological clinical; molecular epidemiological ... See more keywords
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis treated with omalizumab: A case series
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DOI: 10.1111/pai.12737
Abstract: We report the cases of 4 children affected by Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) treated with Omalizumab with resolution of ocular signs and symptoms. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic conjunctivitis, not responding to topical antihistamines and… read more here.
Keywords: vernal keratoconjunctivitis; case series; keratoconjunctivitis; treated omalizumab ... See more keywords
A survey‐based study on diagnosis and management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1111/pai.13962
Abstract: To the Editor, Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare, chronic, allergic inflammatory disease affecting the conjunctiva and cornea.1– 8 Primarily observed in children/young adults, VKC has significant detrimental impact on quality of life and potential… read more here.
Keywords: survey based; keratoconjunctivitis; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; study diagnosis ... See more keywords
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis: An update.
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721211022153
Abstract: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) are potentially severe and complex disease in its management among the various allergic eye diseases. In this regard, studies clarified the etiopathogenetic mechanisms. The workup should be multidisciplinary.… read more here.
Keywords: keratoconjunctivitis update; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; vkc; ophthalmology ... See more keywords
Difference in cytological findings of healthy and conjunctivitis/keratoconjunctivitis affected canine eyes between variably experienced evaluators
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.1852-1856
Abstract: Background and Aim: Cytology investigations are a frequent part of ophthalmological examination. We aimed to assess whether the cytological findings of healthy and conjunctivitis/keratoconjunctivitis samples differed based on the evaluator’s experience. Materials and Methods: A… read more here.
Keywords: keratoconjunctivitis; cytological findings; eyes group; conjunctivitis ... See more keywords
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: Beyond the Classic Treatment.
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DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20210708-02
Abstract: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a chronic allergic conjunctivitis with corneal involvement that affects children and adolescents. Its pathogenic mechanisms are not entirely clear, but IgE and other inflammatory mediators are involved. An 8-year-old boy with vernal… read more here.
Keywords: beyond classic; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; treatment; keratoconjunctivitis ... See more keywords
Commentary: Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis—Seasonal trends and influence of environmental factors
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_862_20
Abstract: Most ophthalmologists deal with cases of acute conjunctivitis on a very frequent basis. Adenovirus is believed to be the commonest cause of infectious conjunctivitis.[1] Epidemiological information related to adenoviral conjunctivitis is mostly derived from the… read more here.
Keywords: seasonal trends; adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis; keratoconjunctivitis; commentary adenoviral ... See more keywords
Supratarsal injection of triamcinolone for severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20170045
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the use of supratarsal injection of triamcinolone acetonide in severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in children. METHODS Patients included in this open clinical trial were those with severe VKC-associated with keratitis, gelatinous limbal… read more here.
Keywords: supratarsal injection; severe vernal; injection triamcinolone; keratoconjunctivitis ... See more keywords