Surgical treatment and desensitization therapy of giant papillary allergic conjunctivitis

Ophthalmic Surg. 1992 Nov;23(11):776-9.

Abstract

We found that three cases of giant papillary conjunctivitis responded well to local specific desensitization therapy and transplantation of the conjunctiva with saphenous vein tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Allergens
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / surgery*
  • Conjunctivitis, Allergic / therapy*
  • Desensitization, Immunologic*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Allergens