[Focus on the diagnosis and treatment of blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children]

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 2022 Aug 11;58(8):561-564. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20220524-00263.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis, (BKC) is a common ocular surface chronic inflammatory disease in children. It can cause eye irritation or even visual impairment. At present, the etiology of BKC in children is not clear and relevant studies are in the initial stage, consequently, there has not been an authoritative applicable expert consensus in China. Compared with adults, the clinical manifestations of pediatric patients are often atypical, coupled with the lack of understanding, so inadequate diagnosis and treatment are still exist in pediatric BKC. This article reviews the etiology, diagnosis and treatment status, clinical characteristics, standardized diagnosis and treatment of pediatric BKC, in order to arouse the attention of ophthalmologists.

睑缘炎相关角结膜病变(BKC)是儿童常见眼表疾病,轻者可造成眼部刺激症状,重者可导致视力损伤。目前,儿童BKC的病因尚不明确,相关研究处于起步阶段,国内尚未形成适用性强的专家共识。相对于成人,儿童患者的临床表现往往更加隐匿,加之眼科医师对其认识不足,因此儿童BKC仍存在漏诊、误诊及治疗不规范情况。本文就儿童BKC的病因、诊疗现状、临床特点及其规范化诊疗等方面进行述评,以期引起眼科临床医师的高度重视。.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blepharitis* / diagnosis
  • Blepharitis* / therapy
  • Child
  • China
  • Chronic Disease
  • Eye
  • Humans
  • Keratoconjunctivitis* / drug therapy
  • Keratoconjunctivitis* / therapy