Corneal and lens densitometry in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01822-0
Abstract: To evaluate corneal and crystalline lens densitometry in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). This is a case–control study. Patients with VKC and age–gender-matched healthy controls underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination with corneal and crystalline lens… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; control; vkc; group ... See more keywords
Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin-Related Allergic Pathway in Patients With Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001832
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the expression of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and the relevant signaling pathways in the giant papillae obtained from patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and to study the potential functional role and molecular… read more here.
Keywords: expression; giant papillae; vkc; stromal lymphopoietin ... See more keywords
"Doughnut" Amniotic Membrane Transplantation With Penetrating Keratoplasty for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis With Limbal Stem Cell Disease.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002553
Abstract: PURPOSE Severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) can cause ocular surface disease including partial or complete limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD), especially in early-onset and severe limbal form of VKC. We report a novel technique of doughnut… read more here.
Keywords: corneal scarring; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; vkc; doughnut ... See more keywords
Ocular surface sphingolipids associate with the refractory nature of vernal keratoconjunctivitis: newer insights in VKC pathogenesis
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2021-319324
Abstract: Background The etiopathogenesis of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is incompletely understood. Bioactive lipids play a key role in allergic disorders. This study focused on the sphingolipid metabolism on the ocular surface of VKC and to explore… read more here.
Keywords: vernal keratoconjunctivitis; ocular surface; vkc; expression ... 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
Understanding Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: Beyond Allergic Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.3390/life11101012
Abstract: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease of the cornea and conjunctiva mostly affecting boys in prepubertal age. VKC recurrence is characterized by intense symptoms of itching, redness, and photophobia associated with corneal… read more here.
Keywords: understanding vernal; beyond allergic; vernal keratoconjunctivitis; vkc ... See more keywords
Management of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Children in the United Kingdom: A Review of the Literature and Current Best Practice Across Six Large United Kingdom Centers.
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DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20220328-01
Abstract: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a form of ocular allergy primarily affecting children. Considered a rare disease in Europe, its prevalence varies by geographic region and is poorly studied in the United Kingdom. There is considerable… read more here.
Keywords: vernal keratoconjunctivitis; vkc; united kingdom; kingdom ... See more keywords