TO EVALUATE THE CORNEAL COMPLICATIONS AND ITS SUBSEQUENT VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN PATIENTS OF VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS
Dr. Snehal Mahadik and *Dr. Ayushi Nema
ABSTRACT
Purpose: Aim to evaluate the corneal complications and its effect on vision in patients of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Methods: It is a cross sectional, observational study which included 55 OPD patients held over a period of 6 months from April to September 2023. Written informed consent was taken. All the patients suffering from Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis underwent a detailed and comprehensive ocular examination by slit lamp biomicroscopy. Visual acuity, Anterior segment examination and all ocular findings were recorded. Patient underwent medical management as required. Detailed analysis of the data was done. Results: Most common age group in our study was found to be 5-15years. There was a male predominance seen and the complications occurred mostly after 4-5 episodes. The most common complication observed was corneal scarring and where there is corneal involvement severe visual impairment was found. Conclusion: Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis is common in tropical regions which mostly affects the school going children and disturbs their day to day life. Although it's a self limiting disease, but it’s recurrence is well known and hence it’s early detection and treatment is important to avoid complications.
Keywords: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, Corneal complications, Visual impairment.
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