Abstract: Aim: To study the clinical profile of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in rural population
Method: A prospective hospital-based study was carried out in 100 VKC patients over a period of 2 years. All patients suffering from VKC irrespective of age and gender were included while patients suffering from ocular infections and ocular trauma were excluded from the study. Ocular complaints, duration of symptoms and previous treatment taken was noted. Family history and history of atopic diseases was noted. The ocular examination for clinical signs was done with help of slit lamp biomicroscope and patients were categorized according to the signs into palpebral.......
Key Word: VKC, signs, symptoms, atopy
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