Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in adults: a narrative review of prevalence, pathogenesis, and management

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in adults: a narrative review of prevalence, pathogenesis, and management

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 retrospective analyses indicate that approximate...

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Main Authors: Antonio Di Zazzo, Angela Y. Zhu, Ken Nischal, Simon S. M. Fung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
adult
ocular allergy
epidemiology
pathology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fopht.2024.1328953/full

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