Frequency of Vernal Kerato-conjunctivitis (VKC) and its Complications in Patients presenting at District Head Quarter Hospital Sheikhupura

Abstract

Vernal Kerato-conjunctivitis (VKC) is an allergic illness that affects the eyes and produces inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is commonly bilateral. If left untreated, serious consequences such as redness, stinging, and watering of the eyes may result from papillae, Horner-Trantas spots, and punctate epithelial lesions in the eyes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of VKC in the Out-Patient Department of Ophthalmology at the District Head Quarters Hospital in Sheikhupura. VKC was diagnosed in 40 individuals between May and June of 2021, with the majority of them being under 20 years old and a male preponderance among those who did present with the disease. VKC is more prevalent in children and men. Around 57.5 percent of the children in our study were male, whereas 42.5 percent were female. Almost every single one of them was younger than twenty years old. Among the various age groups, the age group (6-10 years, n=18) had the highest prevalence of VKC cases, followed by the age group (n=11) (1-5 years). Because of this, it makes it difficult to go about one's daily activities normally. To prevent patients from developing illness consequences that negatively impact their quality of life, it is critical that VKC should be handled promptly and with diligent followup.

Keywords

• Allergic eye disease
• Papillae
• shield ulcer
• vernal keratoconjunctivitis