DR. RASHMI KUMARI

Abstract

Aim:To compare the efficacy,tolerability nd acceptability of olopatadine0.1%,Tacrolimus0.03%in VKC.

Methodology:All patients with signs nd s/o VKCOcular itching,hyperemia,mucus discharge,papillary hypertrophy,gelatinous thickening ndhorner-trantas spots who were attending the opd of eye,were selected and included in our study.Result:Male preponderance61.5%itching score,Redness score,Chemosis score were significantly reduced after followup and the difference is significant between two group.When we compare the mean lid edema scores,watering score and foreign body sensation score between group A and group B the diffe. is insignificant.Both drugs were equally safe and tolerable.

Concl:Both olopatadine0.1% OD nd tacrolimus 0.03%daily are effective in reducing symptoms and signs during 2nd n 4th wk.Tacrolimus 0.03%OD is found to be more effective than Olapatadine0.1%daily in reducing redness nd itching scores,however the diff. is not significant for lid edema andwatering score,keywords:VKC

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