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Published on :   04 Jun 2025, Volume - 1
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences | WebLog J Ophthalmol Vis Sci
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjovs.2025.f0402
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16040056

Vernal Conjunctivitis

Dr. Marta Villalba, MD 1 *
Antonio Cano Ortiz 1
Álvaro Sánchez Ventosa 1
David Cerdán Palacios 2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment and Cornea Unity, Hospital Arruzafa, 14012 Cordoba, Spain
2Department of Ophthalmology, R&D Unity, Hospital Arruzafa, 14012 Cordoba, Spain

Abstract

A 16-year-old man presented for consultation for second opinion for diagnosis of polyps in tarsal eyelid. Personal history of seasonal conjunctivitis and treatment with topical Tobramycin and Dexamethasone. Visual acuity is 20/20 in both eyes. On ophthalmologic examination, enormous papillae are observed in lower and upper tarsus (arrows) and conjunctival hyperemia (Figure 1). Rest of anterior segment and fundus examination are normal. Patient was diagnosed with vernal conjunctivitis, a type of allergic conjunctivitis, more common in children during spring and fall months. Symptoms are: itching, photophobia and tearing. Most important clinical sign is large papillae and adherent mucous secretion.

Citation

Villalba M, Ortiz AC, Ventosa ÁS, Palacios DC. Vernal Conjunctivitis. WebLog J Ophthalmol Vis Sci. wjovs.2025.f0402. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16040056
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