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Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis

Also called: Flare-Up Around Eyes

- Summary
- About atopic keratoconjunctivitis
- Related allergies and conditions
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis, treatment and prevention
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Norman Klein, M.D., FAAAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to atopic keratoconjunctivitis:

  1. Do my symptoms indicate atopic keratoconjunctivitis?

  2. What methods will you use to determine if I have atopic keratoconjunctivitis?

  3. How did I get this condition? What exactly is causing it?

  4. What treatments are available to me? How effective are they?

  5. Am I at risk for vision loss?

  6. When can I expect my symptoms to subside?

  7. Am I likely to develop atopic keratoconjunctivitis again?

  8. How can I lower my risk of having this condition again?

  9. Can I continue to wear contact lenses?

  10. Are my children likely to develop this condition as well?

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Review Date: 07-02-2007
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