Non-traditional therapies for vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis

Abstract

Vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis are ocular allergies which may result in debilitating visual sequelae. Refractory cases which fail to respond to traditional anti-allergy medical therapies may benefit from novel medical approaches. Moreover, advanced inflammatory surface disease with scarring may require penetrating keratoplasty for optical improvement. This paper examines the role of non-traditional therapies in the treatment of vernal and atopic keratoconjunctivitis.