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Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of eye that affects patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). The severity of the patient's AD does not affect the presentation or development of AKC.
5 lis 2022 · A review of the immunopathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of AKC, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting patients with atopic dermatitis. Learn about the latest treatment options, complications, and multidisciplinary approach for AKC.
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a chronic and potentially sight-threatening allergic eye disease characterised by inflammation of the ocular surface. The condition typically begins during late adolescence and early adulthood. Most patients have a history of asthma and eczema.
17 wrz 2023 · AKC is a chronic, allergic ocular disease that occurs in adults with atopic dermatitis. Learn about its clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment from this article.
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a chronic, inflammatory condition seen in patients with atopic derma-titis at any point during the disease course. It is the most severe type of allergic eye disease and can have potentially severe ocular sequelae leading to blindness.
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is a severe ocular complication of atopic dermatitis. Prompt recognition and treatment is essential to prevent blindness. Immediate referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated for moderate to severe ocular irritation, erythema, discharge, and visual symptoms.
3 lut 2023 · Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a relatively uncommon but potentially blinding ocular condition. In 1952, Hogan described this disease as a bilateral conjunctivitis occurring in 5 male...
