Atopic keratoconjunctivitis

Definition

A rare, chronic allergic disease of the cornea and conjunctiva occurring in all age groups, characterized by severe itching and burning sensation, conjunctival injection, photophobia and edema with serious cases leading to ulceration of the cornea which can result in blindness. It is often associated with atopic dermatitis.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

163934

OMIM code

ICD10 code

H16.2

ICD11 code

9A60.0Y

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