SiccaVernalAtopic keratoconjunctivitisConjunctivaEpidemicSymptomsInflammationCornealForm of keratoconjunctivitisKeratitisMicrosporidial keratoconjunctivitisInfectious keratoconjunctivitis2020InfectionTreatmentConjunctivalDiagnosisSyndromeChronicPhlyctenularSuperiorPatientsPinkeyeCommonVernal keratoconjunctivitisAdenovirusAdenoviral keratoconjunctivitisOcularSymptomsInfectiousHerpesRecurrentPreventEffectiveCases
Sicca40
- There are several potential causes of the inflammation: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is used when the inflammation is due to dryness. (wikipedia.org)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) results from inadequate aqueous tears. (eyecareforanimals.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is due to dysfunction in the corneal tear film, and it results in patchy, dry areas across the corneal surface. (eyecareforanimals.com)
- Another cause of keratoconjunctivitis sicca is a toxic effect produced by some sulfa-containing antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. (eyecareforanimals.com)
- There are several areas to address when treating keratoconjunctivitis sicca. (eyecareforanimals.com)
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- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Clinical Trials Market Report Overview The Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye) clinical trial market research report provides an overview of the Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye) clinical trials scenario. (globaldata.com)
- The report provides top-line data relating to the clinical trials on Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye). (globaldata.com)
- What is keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)? (pethealthnetwork.com)
- Unlike transient dry eyes from environmental conditions or irritants, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a specific, medical condition that requires long term treatment. (pethealthnetwork.com)
- Canine keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a common ocular disease characterized by a variable diminution of the aqueous layer of the precorneal tear film, resulting in desiccation and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea. (vin.com)
- Eleven cases of severe and unilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca in young Yorkshire Terriers are presented. (vin.com)
- Dr. Moscow says that proper coding for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction & Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is essential for patients and for the doctor getting paid. (reviewob.com)
- 1 Here is how to code for two diagnoses related to dry eye, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca. (reviewob.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as dry eyes, is one of the most common reasons a person needs to visit an eye doctor. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is a common eye condition where the tear glands do not produce enough of the water portion of tears. (abbottanimalvet.com)
- People with thyroid dysfunction and keratoconjunctivitis sicca are at an increased risk. (medscape.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS, is a condition in which the eyes fail to produce adequate tears or retain a protective layer of moisture. (nccmed.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is a regular condition of the eye that happens once the tear glands stop manufacturing enough tears to keep the eyes moist, or in a couple of cases, stop manufacturing tears altogether. (1800clicks.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is popularly referred to as "Dry Eye Syndrome" or DES, this condition grows worse and worse, slowly stealing from the animal its eyesight completely. (1800clicks.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) as a medical term means swelling of the cornea and its close environs from drying. (1800clicks.com)
- Most dogs with dry eye keratoconjunctivitis sicca have painful, red, and irritated eyes. (1800clicks.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs is very common. (1800clicks.com)
- This fast advancement is mainly due to the relative ease of quantifying therapeutic effectiveness in dogs with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. (1800clicks.com)
- Studies conducted over the past five years suggest that keratoconjunctivitis sicca treatment with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may allow dogs with mild to moderate KCS to discontinue topical eye medications for at least 1 year, and dogs with severe disease have shown clinically significant improvements after therapy. (1800clicks.com)
- PURPOSE: (1) To qualify complaints of quality of vision in patients with (severe) keratoconjunctivitis sicca by examining straylight values and (2) to check for an effect of scleral lens wear on straylight. (nin.nl)
- METHODS: Straylight was measured in 16 patients with severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca using the Oculus C-Quant. (nin.nl)
- RESULTS: Patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca had a mean straylight OD of log(s) = 1.36 ± 0.19 SD and OS of log(s) = 1.45 ± 0.17 SD. (nin.nl)
- CONCLUSIONS: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca leads to increased straylight. (nin.nl)
- The cornea can also be damaged by a condition called dog dry eye or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca. (dog-health-guide.org)
- Dry eye syndrome , also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca , is the condition of having dry eyes . (wikipedia.org)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs - otherwise known as Dry Eye Syndrome - is a chronic condition that occurs when significant changes to the overall health of tear-producing glands affect the quality and quantity of tears produced. (stemcellsafari.com)
- Although keratoconjunctivitis sicca may be common in dogs, a few breeds are genetically predisposed to this severe eye problem. (stemcellsafari.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca can lead to blindness in breeds such as Dachshund and Pug, who are especially prone to this chronic condition. (stemcellsafari.com)
- Artificial tear, as well as immunosuppressant medications, are usually prescribed for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs . (stemcellsafari.com)
- Moreover, medications for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs do not always produce the most desired results. (stemcellsafari.com)
- Stem cells have been used at Safarivet to treat Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca successfully. (stemcellsafari.com)
- This means it is possible to treat Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs as soon as stem cells are injected into Fido's tear glands as well as the third eyelid. (stemcellsafari.com)
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs is a debilitating condition that can result in blindness for the dog. (stemcellsafari.com)
Vernal21
- The term "vernal keratoconjunctivitis" (VKC) is used to refer to keratoconjunctivitis occurring in spring, and is usually considered to be due to allergens. (wikipedia.org)
- Other than atopic keratoconjunctivitis, common ocular atopic phenomena include allergic conjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a severe form of allergic keratoconjunctivitis that usually affects children. (clevelandclinic.org)
- To study the extracellular composition of giant papillae in vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and the expression of growth factors that may stimulate fibrosis. (nih.gov)
- What is the difference between Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): great question! (drcremers.com)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis ( VKC ) or Spring catarrh is a recurrent, bilateral, and self-limiting inflammation of conjunctiva , having a periodic seasonal incidence. (drcremers.com)
- Previous data obtained in our laboratory demonstrated that TNFα and some autophagy markers (which markers please indicate) are overexpressed in a severe inflammatory disease such as vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). (fupress.net)
- A 16-year-old boy with underlying bronchial asthma, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and bilateral eye steroid-induced glaucoma presented with right eye itchiness, redness, and progressive painful blurring of vision for the past 3 weeks. (myjo.org)
- DelveInsight's "Vernal keratoconjunctivitis - Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2032" report delivers an in-depth understanding of the Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, historical and forecasted epidemiology as well as the Vernal keratoconjunctivitis market trends in the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom) and Japan. (chandigarhherald.in)
- The total prevalent population of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in the 7MM was 618,159 in 2020. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Among the EU-5 countries, Italy had the highest prevalent population of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis with 173,221 cases, followed by Germany and France. (chandigarhherald.in)
- The estimates show the prevalence of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in the United States with 66,863 cases in 2020. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Japan had 219,897 diagnosed prevalent cases of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in 2020. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market report covers a descriptive overview and comprehensive insight of the Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Epidemiology and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market in the 7MM (the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, UK) & Japan. (chandigarhherald.in)
- The Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market report provides insights on the current and emerging therapies. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market report provides a global historical and forecasted market covering drug outreach in 7MM. (chandigarhherald.in)
- The Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market report offers an edge that will help in developing business strategies by understanding trends shaping and driving the Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is chronic allergic conjunctivitis that is most often seen in young males. (chandigarhherald.in)
- The dynamics of the Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market is anticipated to change in the coming years owing to the expected launch of emerging therapies by companies such as Allakos, Satellos Bioscience, Akari Therapeutics, and others during the study period 2019-2032. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Pipeline Insight, 2023" report by DelveInsight outlines comprehensive insights of present clinical development scenarios and growth prospects across the Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis market. (chandigarhherald.in)
- Other ocular problems included vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vitamin A deficiency, microbial conjunctivitis, strabismus and corneal opacity. (who.int)
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis14
- Atopic keratoconjunctivitis" is one manifestation of atopy. (wikipedia.org)
- Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a relatively uncommon but potentially blinding ocular condition. (medscape.com)
- Originally reported to flare with worsening dermatitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis in some patients evolves independent of dermatitis. (medscape.com)
- Atopic keratoconjunctivitis not only occurs in 20% to 40% of individuals with atopic dermatitis, it is associated with a 95% prevalence of concomitant eczema and an 87% prevalence of asthma. (medscape.com)
- Hypersensitivity reactions associated with types I and IV contribute to the inflammatory changes of the conjunctiva and the cornea that are found in atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC). (medscape.com)
- Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) may result in decreased vision or blindness from corneal complications, such as chronic superficial punctate keratitis, persistent epithelial defects, corneal scarring or thinning, keratoconus, cataracts, and symblepharon formation. (medscape.com)
- Foster CS, Calonge M. Atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Long-term follow-up of patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Corneal in vivo confocal scanning laser microscopy in patients with atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- A randomized trial of topical cyclosporin 0.05% in topical steroid-resistant atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Hingorani M, Moodaley L, Calder VL, Buckley RJ, Lightman S. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of topical cyclosporin A in steroid-dependent atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Hoang-Xuan T, Prisant O, Hannouche D, Robin H. Systemic cyclosporine A in severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Another form is atopic keratoconjunctivitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Clinical study for new Facial Atopic Dermatitis and Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis treatment now enrolling. (clinicalconnection.com)
Conjunctiva9
- Keratoconjunctivitis is inflammation ("-itis") of the cornea and conjunctiva. (wikipedia.org)
- Inflammation in the cornea and the conjunctiva is called keratoconjunctivitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Keratoconjunctivitis is the term for an eye condition that involves inflammation of both your cornea and conjunctiva at the same time. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Keratoconjunctivitis and xerophthalmia both affect the same parts of your eye - your cornea and your conjunctiva. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Keratoconjunctivitis is an awfully long word that basically means any inflammation ("itis") of both the cornea ("kerato," the transparent part of your eye that you see through) and the conjunctiva (the pink mucous membrane that covers the insides of your eyelids and attaches to the opaque, white part or "sclera" of the eye). (pethealthnetwork.com)
- Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis is characterized as an inflammation of the superior bulbar conjunctiva with predominant involvement of the superior limbus, an adjacent epithelial keratitis, and a papillary hypertrophy of the upper tarsal conjunctiva. (medscape.com)
- Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis is believed to be present secondary to superior bulbar conjunctiva laxity, which induces inflammatory changes from mechanical soft-tissue microtrauma. (medscape.com)
- Immunochemical histopathologic examination of the abnormal conjunctiva in superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis lends credence to microtrauma being of most significance to the development of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is an eye disorder that involves an immune reaction of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil) and conjunctiva (the membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye) to bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
Epidemic11
- Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis" is caused by an adenovirus infection. (wikipedia.org)
- Treatment of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis with 2% Povidone-Iodine: A Pilot Study. (druglib.com)
- Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcome of treating epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) with 2% povidone-iodine (PVP-I) solution. (druglib.com)
- According to Dr. Kuan, in most of the cases of a sudden large amount of eye mucus in both adults and children, the cause is epidemic keratoconjunctivitis infection. (theepochtimes.com)
- Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelid and the front of the eyeball, and it can be caused by bacterial or viral infections. (theepochtimes.com)
- For this reason, epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is also known as pinkeye. (theepochtimes.com)
- Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis sometimes occurs in conjunction with a cold in the upper respiratory tract. (theepochtimes.com)
- Dr. Daniel B. Goldberg, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Drexel College of Medicine and colleagues, are conducting a study to confirm the effectiveness of their protocol of using 5% Betadine irrigation for treatment of acute epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), and to expand the awareness amongst eye care professionals of this inexpensive treatment for EKC. (eyedocnews.com)
- Objective To explore the treatment method and preventive measures on epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. (edu.pk)
- Method There were 108 cases of consultantion patients with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in Ophthalmology Department of The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2015 to September 2015. (edu.pk)
- Notes from the Field: Health Care-Associated Outbreak of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis--West Virginia, 2015. (medscape.com)
Symptoms5
- What are the signs and symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis? (clevelandclinic.org)
- Dates of onset of eye signs and symptoms of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in 49 affected local participants after an international rugby tournament in Singapore, April 21-22, 2012. (cdc.gov)
- Typical symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis are dryness, burning[3] and a sandy-gritty eye irritation that gets worse as the day goes on. (eyecare-information-service.org.uk)
- In general, the prognosis for superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis is excellent, with remission as the natural history and eventual total resolution, although symptoms may last for years. (medscape.com)
- Some people have symptoms of the flu first and then develop symptoms of keratoconjunctivitis soon after. (theepochtimes.com)
Inflammation1
- Keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica" (arc eye) means inflammation caused by photoelectric UV light. (wikipedia.org)
Corneal1
- This rare form of keratoconjunctivitis involves corneal nerves that don't work the way they should. (clevelandclinic.org)
Form of keratoconjunctivitis1
- Two of the patients initially not taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and presenting with an absolute CD4+ T cell count less than 100 cells/μL had a more severe form of keratoconjunctivitis than the third patient (receiving HAART, with a CD4+ T cell count of 259 cells/μL). (springeropen.com)
Keratitis2
- The difference between having only keratitis or only conjunctivitis is with keratoconjunctivitis, you have both. (clevelandclinic.org)
- There are two main clinical presentations of ocular microsporidiosis: a necrotizing stromal keratitis that occurs in immunocompetent individuals and an epithelial keratoconjunctivitis described in HIV-infected individuals [ 3 , 6 ]. (springeropen.com)
Microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis6
- We investigated an outbreak of 47 probable and 6 confirmed cases of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis involving participants of an international rugby tournament in Singapore in April 2012.The mode of transmission was eye contact with soil. (cdc.gov)
- Since the early 2000s, microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis has been increasingly reported, mostly in Singapore ( 8 - 10 ) and India ( 11 ), among healthy, immunocompetent persons. (cdc.gov)
- On May 18, 2012, the Ministry of Health, Singapore, received a notification from the Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong, of a suspected outbreak of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis that was affecting 18 boys in a rugby club who had participated in an international rugby tournament in Singapore on April 21-22, 2012. (cdc.gov)
- The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics, microscopic findings, and treatment response to albendazole of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis among immunocompromised individuals with HIV/AIDS. (springeropen.com)
- Diagnosis of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis was confirmed by subspecialist examination and conjunctival swabs examined by light microscopy. (springeropen.com)
- Microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis is a rare ocular complication of HIV/AIDS. (springeropen.com)
Infectious keratoconjunctivitis1
- Pink eye in sheep and goat" is another infectious keratoconjunctivitis of veterinary concern, mostly caused by Chlamydophila pecorum. (wikipedia.org)
20201
- Il s'agissait d'une étude rétrospective descriptive d'une durée de 2 ans 3 mois allant du 1er janvier 2018 au 31 Mars 2020 portant sur 80 dossiers de malades porteurs d'hémopathies malignes et prise en charge dans le centre. (bvsalud.org)
Infection2
- Keratoconjunctivitis: Does My Cat Have an Eye Infection? (pethealthnetwork.com)
- Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is not an infection. (msdmanuals.com)
Treatment3
- Although asymptomatic patients with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) do not require treatment, symptomatic patients are managed by various treatment options. (medscape.com)
- When noninvasive or less invasive treatment modalities fail in the treatment of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK), surgical intervention is an alternative. (medscape.com)
- Conclusion It required the positive keratoconjunctivitis treatment along with the health education, thus could achieve a higher clinical cure rate and control the transmit of the disease spread. (edu.pk)
Conjunctival1
- Other potential risk factors for development of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis include prolonged eyelid closure with associated hypoxia or reduced tear volume, as well as morphologic or functional changes in superior conjunctival apposition to the globe following upper eyelid procedures. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis1
- The diagnosis of phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis is based on the typical appearance of the eyes. (msdmanuals.com)
Syndrome1
- Sjogrens Syndrome / Keratoconjunctivitis. (corzaeye.com)
Chronic1
- In fact, FHV may be the most common cause of chronic keratoconjunctivitis in cats, reports Dr. Rhea Morgan of Verzijlenberg Veterinary Hospital . (pethealthnetwork.com)
Phlyctenular1
- Doctors diagnose phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis based on the eye's appearance. (msdmanuals.com)
Superior9
- Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis" is thought to be caused by mechanical trauma. (wikipedia.org)
- Another disorder called contact lens-induced superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis can affect people who wear soft contact lenses and use a certain kind of contact lens solution. (clevelandclinic.org)
- [ 24 ] have been used with moderate success for managing superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK). (medscape.com)
- In the US, The frequency of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis has been reported to be 3% in a cohort of Graves ophthalmopathy patients, but it is much lower in the general population. (medscape.com)
- The cause of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) is unknown, but inflammatory changes from mechanical soft tissue microtrauma are the final common pathway. (medscape.com)
- Stenson S. Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis associated with soft contact lens wear. (medscape.com)
- Cher I. Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis: multifactorial mechanical pathogenesis. (medscape.com)
- Development of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis after upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery: support for the mechanical theory of its pathogenesis. (medscape.com)
- Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis is more common in women than in men, by a ratio of 3:1. (medscape.com)
Patients2
- Le protocole utilisé dans le traitement du myélome multiple a été le VMCD-REV à 76,92% avec pour réponse thérapeutique complète chez 6 patients, 3 réponses partielles et 4 en cours de traitement. (bvsalud.org)
- Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 or older with clinical suspicion of acute adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis and those with disease duration of up to 3 days were included. (who.int)
Pinkeye1
- Pinkeye is the common name for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK). (equimed.com)
Common4
- How common is keratoconjunctivitis? (clevelandclinic.org)
- These conditions can happen to anyone, but different types of keratoconjunctivitis are more common among certain groups. (clevelandclinic.org)
- For instance, bacterial keratoconjunctivitis is more common among school-age children. (clevelandclinic.org)
- It is a common cause for keratoconjunctivitis in dogs , but it is a rare eye disease in cats 1 . (pethealthnetwork.com)
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis14
- The term "vernal keratoconjunctivitis" (VKC) is used to refer to keratoconjunctivitis occurring in spring, and is usually considered to be due to allergens. (wikipedia.org)
- Other than atopic keratoconjunctivitis, common ocular atopic phenomena include allergic conjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe allergic inflammatory disease affecting the conjunctiva in children and young adults. (nih.gov)
- With the FDA's approval last week of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.1% (Verkazia), ophthalmologists now have another option to treat their patients, both adults and children, with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), an allergic eye condition that if left untreated can lead to corneal shield ulcers and potentially vision loss. (coachoutletstoreonlinev.com)
- Purpose: The purpose was to identify and describe patients with new-onset vernal keratoconjunctivitis-like (VKC-like) disease after puberty. (tropical-ophthalmology.com)
- vernal keratoconjunctivitis. (tropical-ophthalmology.com)
- The FDA has approved Verkazia (Santen), a 0.1% ophthalmic emulsion formulation of the calcineurin inhibitor cyclosporine, for treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). (medicalletter.org)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a severe allergic eye disease with remodeling changes. (medicalletter.org)
- Diagnosis, management, and treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Asia: recommendations from the Management of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Asia Expert Working Group. (medicalletter.org)
- Efficacy of medical treatments for vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (medicalletter.org)
- A randomized, controlled trial of cyclosporine A cationic emulsion in pediatric vernal keratoconjunctivitis: the VEKTIS study. (medicalletter.org)
- Topical cyclosporine A cationic ophthalmic emulsion in paediatric vernal keratoconjunctivitis: pooled analysis of randomised NOVATIVE and VEKTIS trials. (medicalletter.org)
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Santen's Verkazia (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.1 percent eye drops for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children and adults. (globalgenes.org)
- Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare and recurrent allergic eye condition, most common in children and adolescents, that causes severe inflammation of the surface of the eye. (globalgenes.org)
Adenovirus1
- 10. Human adenovirus type 19: genomic and bioinformatics analysis of a keratoconjunctivitis isolate. (nih.gov)
Adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis3
- The effects of cidofovir 1% with and without cyclosporin a 1% as a topical treatment of acute adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis: a controlled clinical pilot study. (medscape.com)
- Levinger E, Trivizki O, Shachar Y, Levinger S, Verssano D. Topical 0.03% tacrolimus for subepithelial infiltrates secondary to adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis. (medscape.com)
- 16. Molecular Epidemiology of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis in Korea. (nih.gov)
Ocular1
- Infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC) is an ocular infectious disease caused by Mycoplasma conjunctivae which affects small domestic and wild mountain ruminants. (biomedcentral.com)
Symptoms1
- Dates of onset of eye signs and symptoms of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in 49 affected local participants after an international rugby tournament in Singapore, April 21-22, 2012. (cdc.gov)
Infectious2
- Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis" (IBK) is a disease affecting cattle caused by the bacteria Moraxella bovis. (wikipedia.org)
- Pink eye in sheep and goat" is another infectious keratoconjunctivitis of veterinary concern, mostly caused by Chlamydophila pecorum. (wikipedia.org)
Herpes2
- The patient presented with an epithelial defect and superior pannus and scarring, which was misdiagnosed as superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. (entokey.com)
- Herpes simplex or Herpes zoster may cause painful keratoconjunctivitis, which can be treated by antiviral drugs. (healthhype.com)
Recurrent1
- Given the pattern of injection, recurrent discomfort, and subjective complaint of itchiness, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) was considered. (entokey.com)
Prevent1
- Proper eye protection should be worn to prevent keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica. (wikipedia.org)
Effective1
- Corticosteroids are not effective in mustard gas keratitis and Sjögren's keratoconjunctivitis. (nih.gov)
Cases2
- Six cases of keratoconjunctivitis caused by self-inflicted injury are described. (bmj.com)
- We investigated an outbreak of 47 probable and 6 confirmed cases of microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis involving participants of an international rugby tournament in Singapore in April 2012.The mode of transmission was eye contact with soil. (cdc.gov)