Clinical study of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in the united Arab emirates [East coast]

ABSTRACT

A clinical study of 112 cases of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in the Eastern coastal region of the United Arab Emirates was carried out during a twelve-month period, starting from September of 1990. The disease manifested predominantly in the limbal form, with a majority of the patients suffering from active disease throughout the year, and only a small percentage of cases giving typical atopic and family histories. The predominance of the limbal form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, especially in persons of dark complextion, provides evidence that genetic factors may play a role in the development of this disease, though environmental factors do influence the severity of it. A combination therapy of sodium cromoglycate and aspirin was effective in relieving symptoms and minimizing recurrences