Shield ulcer: A very rare presentation

Shield ulcer is a severe form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Shield ulcer is an uncommon, incapacitating corneal manifestation that occurs in 3%–11% of patients suffering from VKC. Patients might present with intense itching, sensitivity to light, and “ropy” discharge from the eyes. Shield ul...

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Published inKerala journal of ophthalmology Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 244 - 246
Main Author Das, Sujit
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.09.2017
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Allergic eye disease
Case studies
Conjunctivitis
Diagnosis
Ocular manifestations of general diseases
shield ulcer
vernal keratoconjunctivitis
India
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Summary:Shield ulcer is a severe form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Shield ulcer is an uncommon, incapacitating corneal manifestation that occurs in 3%–11% of patients suffering from VKC. Patients might present with intense itching, sensitivity to light, and “ropy” discharge from the eyes. Shield ulcer, as a rare complication of VKC, should always be kept in mind for patients suffering from vernal conjunctivitis.
ISSN:0976-6677
0976-6677
DOI:10.4103/kjo.kjo_73_17