DR. LOKESH MEHLA

DR. DEEPAK MISHRA, DR. VIBHA SINGH, DR. SHIVANI VERMA

Abstract

Introduction: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe bilateral chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the ocular surface. Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive corneal disease characterized by thinning of the corneal stroma, increased and asymmetric corneal curvature, with a potential for significant visual deterioration and is one of the corneal complications of VKC.

Observation: A 22-year-old male patient presented with complaint of diminution of vision of both eyes in Ophthalmology OPD. On history and examination we came to know that patient had complaint of redness and watering both eyes during his adolescent which used to be aggravated during summers, now patient was diagnosed with keratoconus.

Conclusion: Patients with VKC should be closely monitored for KC. Prompt recognition of VKC and KC allows tight control of KC pathogenesis mechanisms, timely management of KC progression and preservation of vision and quality of life of young patients.