Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Posted on April 17, 2008 - Filed Under Health | 1 Comment
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a non-contagious, seasonal allergic disorder usually appearing during the spring or warm weather. It is a disease mostly affecting children, most commonly occurring during puberty, and more frequently in boys.
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent ocular inflammatory disease that has a seasonal incidence. It is basically an allergic eye condition, accounting for roughly 0.1 to 0.5% of ocular disease. It tends to occur more in dry, warm climates. Some people experience symptoms year round, however the peak season for vernal conjunctivitis is between April and August. VKC is a disease that affects children and young adults. VKC is associated with a 95% prevalence of concomitant eczema and an 87% prevalence of asthma and other allergic conditions.
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