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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent ocular inflammatory disease that has a seasonal incidence. It’s basically an allergic eye condition, accounting for roughly 0.1 to 0.5% of ocular disease. It tends to occur more in dry, warm climates. So… Some people experience symptoms year round, however the peak season for vernal conjunctivitis is between April & August. VKC is a disease that affects children & young adults. VKC is associated with a 95% prevalence of concomitant eczema & an 87% prevalence of asthma & other allergic conditions. Ocular symptoms with seasonal variation (rarely present the year round are) : -
? Itching
? Tearing
? Ropy discharge
? Burning
? Photophobia
? Decreased vision

Other associated no ocular symptoms that can be present are-
? Dermatitis
? Asthma
? Rhinitis

Treatment for VKC is two folds- preventive & therapeutic.
Preventive treatment includes-
? Wearing dark glasses in daytime & zero number spectacles (if no refractive correction) at night time whenever leaving home.
? Avoiding dusty environment
? Avoid going out in the hot afternoons
? Start using mast cell stabilizer eye drops as soon as the season for VKC starts to stop severe eye symptoms
? Prompt Ophthalmic consultation whenever ocular symptoms begin

Therapeutic treatment includes: -
? Intensive therapy of low dose steroid eye drops in severe eye inflammation (only on prescription by Ophthalmologist)
? Using mast cell stabilizer & antihistaminic eye drops
? Applying cold compresses to the eyes with ice
? Donot splash eyes with water (disturbs the tear film coating the eye ball)

Home remedies that help in building immunity to decrease allergic conditions are: -
? Amla is rich in Vitamin C, which is good for allergic conditions.
? Pure turmeric (haldi), ?-1/2 teaspoon a day with milk in the morning.
? Eating fresh fruits & vegetables.
? Avoiding packed & junk food

VKC or that matter any kind of allergy can be only controlled & not cured with medicines. There is more. The key is to control the symptoms to avoid severe form of disease & complications like corneal eye ulcer etc. As the years go by, the allergic episodes decrease & in *some* cases patient gets completely cured

Dr. Poonam Gupta is a certified Ophtalmologist specializing in stitchless cataract eye surgeries. So… She has written & presented many national & award winning international papers. So… She is practicing in Chandigarh, North India, & is also an active on line medical consultant for various on line medical web resources.

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