Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an atopic condition of the external ocular surface. It characteristically affects young males in hot dry climates in a seasonal manner; however this is not always the rule. The first description of VKC is credited to Arlt who described 3 cases of peri-limbal swelling in young patients in 1846 [2].

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent ocular inflammatory disease that occurs seasonally. A rare condition most commonly found in men between the ages of 3 and 20 years, VKC accounts for roughly 0.1 to 0.5 percent of ocular disease.

2023年6月11日 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a common bilateral atopic disease clinically characterized by limbal papillae (Horner Tranta dots) having papillary, limbal, and mixed forms. The most consistent presentation is itching, and the episodes are often recurrent, usually perennial in the beginning, and become chronic over time.

2019年5月16日 · VKC常双眼发病，典型临床表现为严重且持续的眼痒、流泪、异物感，有黏液丝状分泌物。 上睑结膜充血，乳头增生，严重病例可见巨乳头形成，呈鹅卵石或铺路石样外观（图1）。 近角膜缘球结膜可有胶样隆起结节形成，由肥大细胞和上皮细胞组成，称为Horner-Trantas' 结节（图2）。 图1. 图2. 临床上春季角结膜炎共分为三种类型：睑结膜型—病变主要发生在上睑结膜。 角膜缘型—病变主要发生在角膜缘。 混合型—病变同时累及上睑结膜与球结膜。 由于上 …

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC, also Spring catarrh, Vernal catarrh or Warm weather conjunctivitis) is a recurrent, bilateral, and self-limiting type of conjunctivitis (pink eye) having a periodic seasonal incidence. Corneal involvement in VKC may be primary or secondary due to extension of limbal lesions.

2022年4月4日 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, non-contagious allergic disorder with seasonal recurrences usually appearing during the spring or warm weather. VKC is caused by a hypersensitivity to airborne-allergens. It usually affects younger members of the population, ages 3-25 and most patients are males.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an underdiagnosed and underrecognized ocular surface disease with limited epidemiological data in Asia. It is more prevalent in warm, dry, and windy climates, and often has a substantial impact on a patient’s quality of life.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an atopic disease in which an allergic response is mounted to common environmental allergens, dust or pollen. The mild ocular allergic diseases are seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis.

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare, sight-threatening, chronic, inflammatory disease of the cornea and conjunctiva characterized by recurrent flare-ups of ocular surface inflammation, causing intense ocular symptoms of itching, redness, and photophobia associated with corneal damage and impairment of visual function and quality of life ...

2021年11月29日 · Prompt diagnosis and treatment of VK is essential to prevent permanent eye damage. This article outlines the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for VK. We also list the treatment options for VK...