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PURPOSE: To determine the knowledge and attitude about vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and factors affecting the practice and compliance with treatment in caregivers of children with VKC. METHODS: The study was conducted in a tertiary care pediatric hospital in northern India. It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study in which 65 caregivers (parents or guardians) were interviewed regarding their knowledge about the disease and attitude of caregivers. RESULTS: Of 268 children with VKC visiting the ophthalmology department during the study period, 65 children met the inclusion criteria; 53 (81.54%) were boys and 12 (18.46%) were girls. A total of 69.2% of caregivers were not aware of the symptoms of the disease and 83% of caregivers were unaware of the side effects of eye drops used. A total of 24.61% of caregivers considered VKC affected school hours and other recreational activities of children (P < .001). Compliance with treatment decreases with more episodes of VKC and longer duration of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The chronic course of the disease affects compliance with treatment and follow-up with an eye specialist. Proper education of caregivers of children with VKC can influence the compliance with treatment. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2021;58(6):390-395.].
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Conjuntivitis Alérgica , Cuidadores , Niño , Conjuntivitis Alérgica/diagnóstico , Conjuntivitis Alérgica/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Hospitales Pediátricos , Humanos , Masculino , Atención Terciaria de SaludRESUMEN
Goldenhars syndrome also known as facio auriculo vertebral dysplasia or first and second arch branchial syndrome has a prevalence of 1:3500 births to 1: 7500 births with male predisposition. We hereby present a case series of children presenting with Goldenhars syndrome.
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Síndrome de Goldenhar , Niño , Ojo , Síndrome de Goldenhar/complicaciones , Síndrome de Goldenhar/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Goldenhar/epidemiología , Humanos , MasculinoRESUMEN
The authors report the case of a 6-year-old boy who presented to their outpatient department with complaints of progressively increasing swelling on the left upper eyelid since birth. The swelling was excised and was found to be firmly attached to the tarsus. Histopatho-logical examination reported a cyst lined by stratified squamous epithelium with presence of adnexal structures in the subepithelium. Therefore, the diagnosis of tarsal dermoid cyst was made. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020;57:e41-e42.].
