Kristin M Hammersmith1. 1. aDepartment of Cornea, Wills Eye Hospital bDepartment of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews the current literature on pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) to enhance the understanding on the incidence, clinical course, and treatment options. RECENT FINDINGS: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Therapies target both the infectious and inflammatory components of this disorder. SUMMARY: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and severity, which is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews the current literature on pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (BKC) to enhance the understanding on the incidence, clinical course, and treatment options. RECENT FINDINGS: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Therapies target both the infectious and inflammatory components of this disorder. SUMMARY: Pediatric BKC is a disorder with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and severity, which is often overlooked or misdiagnosed.