Shield ulcer: A very rare presentation
Shield ulcer is a severe form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Shield ulcer is an uncommon, incapacitating corneal manifestation that occurs in 3%–11% of patients suffering from VKC. Patients might present with intense itching, sensitivity to light, and “ropy” discharge from the eyes. Shield ul...
Main Author: | Sujit Das |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Kerala Journal of Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.kjophthal.com/article.asp?issn=0976-6677;year=2017;volume=29;issue=3;spage=244;epage=246;aulast=Das |
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