Webinar

Understanding VKC: Not “Just an Allergy”

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a seasonally recurring, bilateral, and severe form of allergic inflammation affecting the ocular surface. This relatively uncommon type of allergic eye disease can cause severe damage to the ocular surface, leading to corneal scarring and vision loss if not treated properly. The disease happens in children as well as adults with a male preponderance in children.

Join us for a great discussion, with leading experts Dr. Susan Resnick and Dr. Susan J. Gromacki as we dive into a comprehensive overview of VKC, its impact on QoL of patients, management and addressing treatment gaps in Adult VKC.

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Focus on Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: A Case Based Discussion

In this talk, Drs. Clare Halleran and Susan Resnick for an update on vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), an allergic eye disease that can be debilitating.

They provide a refresher on the clinical presentation of VKC and discuss the burden it has on patients and their caregivers.

Drs. Halleran and Resnick then lead an engaging discussion around:

  • Diagnosing VKC and differentiating it from atopic keratoconjunctivitis
  • Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options
  • Approaching and managing this burdensome disease

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