Recurrent shield ulcer following penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Garg, P.; Bansal, A.K.; Sangwan, V.S.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 51(1): 79-80

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4738
PMID: 12701868
Document Number: 563328
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.

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