Corneal disease is the primary cause of visual loss in allergic eye disease. It occurs almost exclusively in vernal keratoconjunctivitis and atopic keratoconjunctivitis. It is characterized by ...

Far more than a superficial epithelial problem, corneal melt is a progressive ulceration of corneal stromal tissue that can compromise the structural integrity of the eye. Corneal melt often precedes ...

There are several OTC therapies available to combat allergic conjunctivitis. The topical ophthalmic H1 antihistamines have a more rapid onset of action than oral H1 antihistamines but require more ...

Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2010;5(4):545-556. Grade 1 = shield ulcer with a clear base; these have a favorable outcome and re-epithelization with mild scarring; Grade 2 = ulcers with visible inflammatory ...