Abstract
Though penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus secondary to vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) invariably carries a good prognosis, the postoperative course may be complicated by recurrent epitheliopathy. Despite good medical control of VKC shield ulcer is still a possibility.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Conjunctivitis, Allergic / complications*
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Corneal Ulcer / etiology*
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Female
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Keratoconus / etiology
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Keratoconus / surgery*
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Keratoplasty, Penetrating / adverse effects*
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Recurrence
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Visual Acuity