ver·nal conjunctivitis (vûr n l)n. A chronic form of conjunctivitis affecting both eyes, characterized by abnormal sensitivity to light and intense itching that recurs seasonally during warm weather. Also called spring conjunctivitis. |
vernal conjunctivitis
[vur′nəl]
Etymology: L, vernare, springlike, conjunctivus, connecting; Gk, itis, inflammation
a chronic, bilateral inflammation of the conjunctiva, thought to be allergic in origin, that occurs most frequently in men under 20 years of age during the spring and summer. The most common symptoms include intense itching and a crusting discharge. Topical corticosteroids may be applied, and desensitization to pollen may be helpful. Compare allergic conjunctivitis.
vernal conjunctivitis
Ophthalmology A seasonal–spring and summer–inflammation of the conjunctivae, largely attributed to allergies Clinical Itchy, watery eyes, photophobia, cobblestone-like changes under the eyelid, scarring
around the limbus which, if it extends onto the cornea, may compromise vision. See Conjunctivitis.
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