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ReviewAdvances in therapy2026

Advances in the Medical Management of Pediatric Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.

Catherine Wang, Anne Zeng, Hajirah N Saeed, Ali R Djalilian, Mehmet C Mocan

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Review in Advances in therapy, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Catherine WangDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Anne ZengCollege of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Hajirah N SaeedDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Ali R DjalilianDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Mehmet C MocanDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1855 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA. cmocan@uic.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-3419-9105

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (PBKC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the ocular surface that affects the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea that can lead to corneal scarring and permanent vision loss if untreated. The condition presents with diverse clinical features, necessitating a broad range of therapeutic approaches. Current management strategies include eyelid hygiene practices, topical and systemic antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory agents, often in combination for optimal outcomes. Given the expanding spectrum of medical options and the emergence of new therapeutic avenues, staying current with available treatments can be challenging. This review, based on a PubMed search using the terms pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis, pediatric ocular rosacea, pediatric phlyctenular disease, pediatric phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, and pediatric blepharokeratitis, aims to provide ophthalmologists with a comprehensive overview of the current medical strategies. Early and multimodal therapeutic strategies that target multiple facets of eyelid margin and ocular surface inflammation, coupled with timely amblyopia treatment, is required to prevent vision loss due to PBKC.

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BlepharitisKeratoconjunctivitisAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsChildHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsBlepharokeratitisChildhood ocular rosaceaCorneaPediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitisPhlyctenular diseasePhlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis

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