Novel Insights in the Management of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): European Expert Consensus Using a Modified Nominal Group Technique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a rare, severe allergic ocular disease, typically occurring in children and adolescents, that can have a significant impact on quality of life and lead to visual impairment. Long-term treatment may be necessary to tackle chronic inflammation and topical corticosteroid dependency must be minimised due to the risk of complications. There is a need for unified clinical guidance to aid the assessment, diagnosis and management of VKC across Europe. The aim of this expert panel (the EUR-VKC Group) was to provide clear guidance for primary care physicians and general ophthalmologists involved in the diagnosis and management of VKC.

Methods

An expert group of seven European ophthalmologists was convened and a modified nominal group t

SUBMITTER: Dahlmann-Noor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10011216 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature