Highlights
- •Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is a chronic, noninfectious, allergic eye condition not commonly seen in children
- •Early diagnosis and treatment can manage patient symptoms and prevent further complications
- •Immediate referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated when there is moderate to severe irritation, increased redness, discharge, or any visual symptoms.
Abstract
Ophthalmologic complaints can be challenging to diagnose. Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
is a chronic, noninfectious, allergic eye condition not commonly seen in children
and often confused with other eye disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment can control
patient symptoms and prevent further complications. Left untreated, atopic keratoconjunctivitis
can lead to corneal scarring and vision loss if not treated properly. This case report
focuses on a pediatric patient who presented with persistent and worsening eye irritation
despite multiple office visits and treatment.
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Biography
Cinthya Sotelo, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, is an associate professor at the Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing at California State University, Los Angeles, and can be contacted at [email protected]
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Published online: February 02, 2023
Footnotes
In compliance with standard ethical guidelines, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
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