Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Pediatric Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (PBKC) is a chronic, sight-threatening inflammatory ocular surface disease. Due to the lack of unified terminology and diagnostic criteria, nonspecific symptoms and signs, and the challenge of differentiation from similar ocular surface disorders, PBKC may be frequently unrecognized or diagnosed late.

Objective

To establish a consensus on the nomenclature, definition, and diagnostic criteria of PBKC.

Design, setting, and participants

This quality improvement study used expert panel and agreement applying the non-RAND modified Delphi method and open discussions to identify unified nomenclature, definition, and definitive diagnostic criteria for PBKC. The study was conducted between September 1, 2021, and August 14, 2022

SUBMITTER: Morales-Mancillas NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797454 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature