STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE OF VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS IN GHAZIABAD
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
BACKGROUND VKC is one of the most common ocular allergies. This study was undertaken with the objective of studying its clinical profile in the region of Ghaziabad over a period of 1 year. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 cases diagnosed with VKC on the grounds of history and presence of characteristic clinical features from May 2017 to June 2018. Diagnosis was based on detailed history and examination. Visual acuity was recorded on Snellen’s chart. Slit lamp biomicroscopy was done to evaluate corneal and conjunctival involvement. RESULTS Majority of cases presented in the age group of 5-15 years with mean age 15.9 years. In the study group, 68% were males and 32% were females, with M: F ratio 2.2:1. 96% cases presented with itching, followed by redness and pain/discomfort (88%). Tarsal papillary hypertrophy (60%) was the commonest sign seen, followed by cobble stone appearance (31%), Horner Trantas dots (29%). History of atopy was present in 32% cases. Palpebral form of VKC was found to be the commonest (54%). 44.82% in mixed pattern of VKC were observed to have corneal involvement. CONCLUSION VKC was found to have a male preponderance over females with maximum number of cases below 15 years of age. Most common complaint was found to be itching and the commonest clinical pattern observed was palpebral form.
Authors and Affiliations
Pallavi Sharma, Sarita Aggarwal, Jibi Joy, Shahzar Naimi
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