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Complete resolution without the return of [[symptoms]] after adolescence is observed in a majority of patients. | Complete resolution without the return of [[symptoms]] after adolescence is observed in a majority of patients. | ||
===Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis=== | ===Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis=== | ||
Uncommon before adolescence and peaks from 30 to 50 years of age. Most cases coexist with [[atopic]] [[dermatitis]]. | |||
===Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis=== | ===Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis=== | ||
* A temporal relationship with contact lens use may explain the predominance of this variety in teens and young adults. | * A temporal relationship with contact lens use may explain the predominance of this variety in teens and young adults. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujaya Chattopadhyay, M.D.[2]
Overview
Natural History
Simple allergic conjunctivitis
Symptoms are often neglected, and resolve in many patients without medical care.
Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Complete resolution without the return of symptoms after adolescence is observed in a majority of patients.
Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis
Uncommon before adolescence and peaks from 30 to 50 years of age. Most cases coexist with atopic dermatitis.
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
- A temporal relationship with contact lens use may explain the predominance of this variety in teens and young adults.
- It manifests usually after one to two years of wearing soft contact lenses but varies widely with other ocular foreign bodies[1].
Complications
Prognosis
References
- ↑ Sen E, Celik S, Inanc M, Elgin U, Ozyurt B, Yılmazbas P (2018). "Seasonal distribution of ocular conditions treated at the emergency room: a 1-year prospective study". Arq Bras Oftalmol. 81 (2): 116–119. doi:10.5935/0004-2749.20180026. PMID 29846426.