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KMID : 1191420100090010001
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Korean Journal of Optometry and Vision Science
2010 Volume.9 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.7
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The Effect of Supratarsal Injection of Triamcinolone in Refractory Allergic Keratoconjunctivitis
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Song Jong-Suk
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report case series of refractory allergic conjunctivitis with keratitis and conjunctival cobblestone papillae that were treated with supratarsal injection of triamcinolone.
Methods and Results: 4 eyes of 3 patients with refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) or atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) received supratarsal injection of triamcinolone and were followed up more than 6 months. Symptoms including itching, discharge and conjunctival injection of all eyes improved within 1 week and severe punctate keratitis and the size of cobblestone papillae decreased within 2 weeks after triamcinolone injection. All of two eyes with shield ulcer were cured within 2 weeks after triamcinolone injection. No complication including elevated intraocular pressure, skin necrosis and infection was observed.
Conclusions: Supratarsal injection of triamcinolone is a safe and effective treatment in refractory allergic conjunctivitis with keratitis and conjunctival cobblestone papillae including VKC and AKC.
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KEYWORD
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Atopic keratoconjunctivitis, Blink-related microtrauma, Refractory, Supratarsal triamcinolone injection, Vernal keratoconjunctivitis
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