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A Retrospective Study of Vernal Keratoconjuctivitis in district Doda: Sociodemographic correlates and clinical characteristics | |
Dr. Kiran Deep Kour Raina, Dr. Farooq Ahmed Runyal, Dr. Preet Mohinder Singh | |
Purpose: To study the demographic and clinical profile of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in district Doda. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients with Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) who visited the outpatient department (OPD) of Govt Medical College, Doda between March 2023 and February 2024. A total of 560 VKC patients were identified. Results: The mean age at presentation was 10.96 years± 3.84 years.More than half of the patients, 68.2% were males while 31.8% were females. Majority of the patients had mixed pattern disease (72.14%). About 90.56% of the patients were school going children and 70% of patients were from rural areas.The study found that among the VKC patients, 350 had dust exposure and 310 had close animal contact, suggesting potential environmental triggers for the condition. Personal or family history of allergies was noted in 25% patients.The common symptoms were itching (90%), redness (88%), foreign body sensation (48%) and watering (65%). The most common signs were palpebral papillae (86%) and limbal thickening (80%). The signs and symptoms of VKC were exacerbated during the spring season (Mid May) in 67.86 % patients. The most common complication was corneal scarring (6.07%), keratoconus (5%), corneal shield ulcers (3%) and microbial keratitis (2.14%). Due to indefinite use of corticosteroids, complications like cataract and glaucoma were seen in 8% and 3.34% of patients, respectively. Lid abnormality due to frequent rubbing was seen in 1 patient (0.17%). Conclusion: Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis is a common bilateral allergic disorder, mostly seen during school going age group (11 -18years) and it more commonly affects males. Close animal contact, personal or family allergic history, and dust exposure were positively associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. |
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