Incidence, clinical features and diagnosis of cicatrising conjunctivitis in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to determine the incidence, clinical features and management of cicatrising conjunctivitis in Australia and New Zealand, also enabling comparison with data from the United Kingdom.

Methods

A prospective surveillance study was conducted over 17 months via the Australian and New Zealand Ophthalmic Surveillance Unit with a one-year follow-up period. Practicing ophthalmologists on the Surveillance Unit's database were asked to report recently diagnosed cases of cicatrising conjunctivitis on a monthly basis. Initial and follow-up questionnaires were sent to ophthalmologists who had reported positive cases to obtain demographic and clinical data. The minimum incidence of cicatrising conjunctivitis was calculated based on cases reported during the study period

SUBMITTER: Bobba S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6189104 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature