Ramu age 10 years, present with itching in his eye, foreign body sensation and ropy discharge since several months. These symptoms are more prominent in summer. Most probable diagnosis is -
Ans. (a) Vernal conjunctivitisRef: Parson's 21/e, p. 178Age 10 years (Male child), with Itching, foreign body sensation, Ropy discharge (characteristic of spring catarrh) and exacerbation during summer (characteristic of spring catarrh) is diagnostic for VKC.
Vernal conjunctivitis
Fungal keratoconjunctivitis
Viral conjunctivitis
Trachoma
Conjuctiva