Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children. Issue 4 (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hammersmith, Kristin M.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 26:Issue 4(2015:Jul.)
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: blepharitis -- blepharokeratoconjunctivitis -- childhood rosacea -- phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000167
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: This article reviews the current literature on pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) to enhance the understanding on the incidence, clinical course, and treatment options. Recent findings: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Therapies target both the infectious and inflammatory components of this disorder. Summary: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and severity, which is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.