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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Main Authors: Dilek Özkaya, Gülşah Usta, Umut Karaca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2021-08-01
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