Psychosocial and learning impact of vernal Keratoconjunctivitis among children attending jimma University medical center, ophthalmology unit; cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a chronic, recurrent allergic inflammatory disease of the ocular surface that predominantly affects children living in tropical and subtropical regions, including Ethiopia. Commonly presents with severe itching, photophobia, tearing, and visual disturbance, which may also affect children’s psychosocial well-being and learning activities