Background

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, inflammatory-allergic disease of the cornea and conjunctiva. Environmental factors, such as light exposure, have been supposed to play a role in the pathogenesis of ocular inflammation and in the worsening of VKC.

Objective

The aim of this study was to estimate the impact of reduced sunlight exposure in patients with VKC during the imposed lockdown period for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic emergency.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed data of patients with VKC visited during spring season in 2020 and 2019 at Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis Multidisciplinar Outpatient of our Hospital.

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