Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Jan 2003)
Recurrent shield ulcer following penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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.