Sep 17, 2025 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) causes inflammation, itching and other symptoms in your child’s eyes. It happens when allergens get into their eyes and irritate their cornea and conjunctiva.

VKC is characterized by symptoms consisting of severe itching, photophobia, foreign body sensation, mucous discharge (often described as “ropy” or string-like), blepharospasm, and blurring of vision.

Apr 28, 2016 · The first description of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) was by Arlt in 1846 when he reported 3 cases of perilimbal swelling in young patients. Nine years later, Desmarres described the …

Jul 18, 2025 · There are five main types of ocular allergy: seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC), perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC), vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), atopic keratoconjunctivitis …

Jun 11, 2023 · Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a severe form of allergic disease characterized by marked itching. This is more commonly seen in young boys. The common symptoms include photophobia, …

Discover causes, symptoms & treatments plus the latest optometry evidence. This clinical management guideline for vernal keratoconjunctivitis provides information on the diagnosis and management of …

Vernal keratocongiuntivitis (VKC) is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the ocular conjunctiva and cornea. It is a rare and underestimated pathology, whose missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to …

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease of the cornea and conjunctiva mostly affecting boys in prepubertal age. VKC recurrence is characterized by intense …

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, severe allergy that affects the surfaces of the eyes. It most commonly occurs in boys living in warm, dry climates. Attacks associated with VKC are …

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe ocular allergic disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva that may lead to loss of visual acuity and blindness.