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Learn About Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

What is the definition of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, severe allergy that affects the surfaces of the eyes. It most commonly occurs in boys living in warm, dry climates. Attacks associated with VKC are common in the spring (hence the name "vernal") and summer but often reoccur in the winter. It is caused by a hypersensitivity (allergic reaction) to airborne-allergens.
What are the alternative names for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?
  • Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
  • VKC
Who are the top Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Padova, IT 

Andrea Leonardi practices in Padova, Italy. Ms. Leonardi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Urayasu, JP 

Nobuyuki Ebihara practices in Urayasu, Japan. Mr. Ebihara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Elite in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Tokyo, JP 

Akira Matsuda practices in Tokyo, Japan. Matsuda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Their top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

What are the latest Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Clinical Trials?
Contribution of Local Nasal IgE Production to the Boost of Systemic Allergen-specific IgE Production Upon Nasal Allergen Contact - an Explorative Pilot Study

Summary: IgE-associated allergies are consistently on the rise forming an enormous wellbeing concern and affecting about 25% of the population around the world, with main prevalence in developed nations. Birch pollen is one important allergen driving allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis. The characteristics and location IgE producing cells in the nose and their contribution to the subsequent increase in al...

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A Single-Center, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle-controlled Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of TL-925 Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.1% Compared to Vehicle for the Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis in the Conjunctival Allergen Challenge (Ora-CAC®) Model

Summary: In this prospective, Phase 2, randomized, double-masked, vehicle controlled study, approximately 66 eligible subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive either TL-925 or placebo as topical ophthalmic eye drops administered bilaterally. The study comprises of a screening and treatment period using the conjunctival allergen challenge model to evaluate TL-925 for the treatment of allergic conjunctivit...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center