IJIMS.2021.106
Type of Article: Original Article
Subject Speciality: Ophthalmology
Volume 8; Issue 2: 2021
Page No.: 976-980
DOI: 10.16965/ijims.2021.106
Demographic and Clinical Profile of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis in Teaching Hospital, Kurnool
Radhika R 1 , Pushpa Latha M *2.
1 Senior consultant, Kranti Eye Clinic, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
*2 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Viswabharathi Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Pushpa Latha M, C/O M. Nageshwar Reddy, H. No: 4-23B-2-2, Maruthinagar, Near Balajinagar, Kurnool-518006, Andhra Pradesh, India. E-Mail: pushpa0502@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: To describe socio – demographic and clinical profile of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and to assess the compliance of patients to the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
Materials and methods: Prospective study of 100 patients with VKC was done. Purposive sampling of 100 Patients with signs and symptoms of VKC were taken, who satisfy inclusion and exclusion criteria. Treatment was given depending on grade of disease.
Results: Out of 100 patients 66 were Males and 33 were Females. Mean age at presentation was 9.4 years and 2 patients presented at the age of 28 and 30 year and 60% patients from rural area, 40% from urban. Family history of allergies was noted in 7% patient. History of chronic perennial disease was seen in 57% patients. Mixed form of VKC was seen in 66%, limbal form in 18% and palpebral form in 16%. 47% had mild and 10% had severe disease. Conclusion: VKC is a bilateral disease affects most commonly young males between ages of 6 to 10 years. Male: female ratio of 2:1. Association of family history of allergic disorders are less. For persistent severe disease needs frequent follow-up.
KEY WORDS: Allergy, Compliance, Papillae, and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.
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