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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

Atopic  keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) can be thought of as an adult equivalent of vernal keratoconjunctivitis and is often associated with atopic dermatitis. Most of the patients are young atopic adults, with male predominance.

Symptoms include:
  • Itching, soreness, dry sensation.
  • Mucoid discharge.
  • Photophobia or blurred vision.
Signs
  • Lid margins are chronically inflamed with