Tacrolimus eye drops as monotherapy for vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a randomized controlled trial
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Therapeutic Effects of 0.1% Tacrolimus Eye Drops for Refractory Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Background: To investigate the efficacy of topical 0.1% tacrolimus in treating refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Material and Methods: This prospective study included 20 patients with refractory VKC. Patients having refractory VKC were started with topical 0.1% tacrolimus eye drop twice daily. Changes in subjective symptoms and objective signs after treatment were evaluated. Results: Tota...
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عنوان ژورنال: Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0004-2749
DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20170038