A Case of Shield Ulcer Due to Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Corneal shield ulcer is an uncommon but serious complication of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) that can threaten visual acuity. We present a 12-year-old case with a corneal shield ulcer on the superior part of the cornea in the right eye. We learned from his history that he was treated with topi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2021-08-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/2877 |