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 in | Kerala journal of ophthalmology Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 244 - 246 |
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Main Author | |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
01.09.2017
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0976-6677 0976-6677 |
DOI: | 10.4103/kjo.kjo_73_17 |