What is keratoconjunctivitis?

There are several forms of keratoconjunctivitis; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, atopic keratoconjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis are among the most common. Each has several different symptoms and methods of treatment. Some are predominant among adults, while others primarily affect children. Because the eyes are dry, there may be insufficient tears production and the eyes may be too sensitive to light, causing itching and burning. Other symptoms include a pulling feeling on the eye, pressure by the eye and feeling like something in the eye.

Some activities are impaired by keratoconjunctivitis sicca. For example, writing on a computer, reading, watching TV, all reduces the speed that a person flashes, and this can cause increased eye irritation. In addition, the symptom may also increase smoke, dusty or draftys; However, many people affected by the condition find that their symptoms improve when the environment is humid. In addition, it can also use certain drugs that have the effect of drying such as ISOTretinoin, deposits, oral contraceptives or diuretics, also cause an increase in symptoms.

with keratoconjunctivitis sicca is unlikely to face complete blindness. Sometimes affected individuals will have some blurred vision or severe eye irritation. In other cases, dryness may cause the cornea to deteriorate and detect, or may cause blood vessels to form above the cornea, thereby impairing the vision of the affected person. It's a treatable condition. Artificial tears can usually help reduce inflammation and dryness, and certain ointments can be applied to the eyes at night for further lubrication.

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis, which usually occurs in men aged 30 years50, is rarer; However, it is possible that the affected person suffers from blindness. People suffering from atopic keratoconjuntitis usually have chronic dermatitis, asthma or cold. They also suffer from itching, tearing, burning, sensitivity toLight and discharge from the eyes that are not affected in the seasons. Eye folds that come from chronic eye friction and conjunctivitis or corneal inflammation may develop. There are ways to treat condition such as local stabilizers of mast, current and oral antihistamines, steroids and occasionally recommended surgery to reduce the scarring and repair of vision.

Verned keratoconjunctivitis, chronic eye conjunctival, is most common in children, especially young boys. In fact, the condition has almost 25% of each 2,250 children attending Eye Clinics in East Africa. Fortunately, the symptoms usually disappear when children reach puberty. Symptoms include extreme itching, burning, irritation and light sensitivity. Many times the worst symptoms are caused by seasonal allergies; Treatment is usually aimed at treating allergies and alleviating symptoms.