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Learn About Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

What is the definition of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, severe allergy that affects the surfaces of the eyes. It most commonly occurs in boys living in warm, dry climates. Attacks associated with VKC are common in the spring (hence the name "vernal") and summer but often reoccur in the winter. It is caused by a hypersensitivity (allergic reaction) to airborne-allergens.
What are the alternative names for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis?
  • Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
  • VKC
Who are the top Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Local Doctors?
Allergy and Immunology
Allergy and Immunology
400 Mountain Ave, 
Springfield, NJ 
 (23.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
Accepting New Patients

Leonard Bielory is an Allergy and Immunologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Bielory and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Bielory is currently accepting new patients.

Weill Medical College Of Cornell

1305 York Ave, Fl 11, 
New York, NY 
 (4.4 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Christopher Starr is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Starr and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C.

5645 Main St, 
Flushing, NY 
 (2.8 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Sirikishan Shetty is an Ophthalmologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Shetty and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

What are the latest Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Clinical Trials?
A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of REGN5713-5715 to Reduce Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis in Participants With Birch Pollen Allergy

Summary: This study is researching 2 experimental drugs, REGN5713 and REGN5715, which are called REGN5713-5715 when mixed together (called study drug) to reduce eye allergy signs and symptoms due to birch tree pollen allergy. The aim of the study is to see how safe and effective the study drug is at lowering allergic eye signs and symptoms compared with placebo. A placebo looks like a treatment but does no...

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A Randomized, Double-masked, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of REGN1908-1909 to Reduce Signs and Symptoms of Allergic Conjunctivitis in Participants With Cat Allergy

Summary: This study is researching 2 experimental drugs, REGN1908 and REGN1909, which are called REGN1908-1909 when mixed together (called study drug) to reduce eye allergy signs and symptoms from cat allergy. The aim of the study is to see how safe and effective the study drug is at lowering allergic eye signs and symptoms compared with placebo. A placebo looks like a treatment but does not contain any re...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center