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- Title
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis: An update.
- Authors
Ghiglioni, Daniele Giovanni; Zicari, Anna Maria; Parisi, Giuseppe Fabio; Marchese, Giuseppe; Indolfi, Cristiana; Diaferio, Lucia; Brindisi, Giulia; Ciprandi, Giorgio; Marseglia, Gian Luigi; Miraglia del Giudice, Michele
- Abstract
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) are potentially severe and complex disease in its management among the various allergic eye diseases. In this regard, studies clarified the etiopathogenetic mechanisms. The workup should be multidisciplinary. The treatment includes topical and systemic medications with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant activity. However, a definition of nationally- and internationally-shared diagnostic protocols would also be needed and validated access to therapeutic options of proven safety and efficacy to avoid the use of galenic preparations, up to now still essential in the management of moderate-severe VKC. Finally, recognizing VKC and AKC, among rare diseases, at a national and international level would be an essential step to allow the management of VKC with adequate timings and settings within the National Health System.
- Publication
European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021, Vol 31, Issue 6, p2828
- ISSN
1120-6721
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/11206721211022153