Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is an ocular disorder characterized by severe inflammation affecting both the cornea and ...

It occurs almost exclusively in vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. It is characterized by punctate and then confluent corneal ulceration, plaque formation, increased risk ...

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the incidence of acute atopic conjunctivitis in the port environment. Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective study involving 365 worker patients from the Port ...

Purpose: Open-angle glaucoma associated with severe atopic dermatitis (atopic glaucoma) tends to be severe and difficult to treat because of ocular surface/eye lid inflammation. To determine the ...

ABSTRACT: Objective: To evaluate the incidence of acute atopic conjunctivitis in the port environment. Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective study involving 365 worker patients from the Port ...

The EMA’s decision marks an expansion from the initial EU approval for EoE treatment in adolescents and adults. Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock. The ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly referred to as eczema, is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, affects over 26 million people in the U.S. alone and up to 10% of adults worldwide.

There is no cure for atopic dermatitis (eczema), but there are treatments that can help manage this common inflammatory skin condition. Regardless of the stage of the disease, self-care is important ...

The spots can ooze and become infected. Open lesions can sometimes lead to permanent scarring. Nummular eczema is not very common. For comparison, atopic dermatitis affects 15% to 20% of children and ...