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Introduction Overview: Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis Therapeutics Therapy of Allergic Eye Disorders Case One: Ten-Year-Old Tommy Case Two: Twenty-Six-Year-Old Andy Case Three: Twelve-Year-Old Dimitri Case Study Questions Additional Resources Home		Compass Online Case Study Questions 7. AKC is most common in the 2nd-5th decade of life. a. True b. False Correct Answer: A. True. AKC may be seen at any age, but is most common in the 2nd-5th decade of life. In the pediatric population, it would only be seen in teenagers. 8. Most patients with more severe AKC need the following medication: a. OTC decongestant drops b. Topical Antihistamine c. Mast Cell Stabilizer d. Topical corticosteroids Correct Answer: D.  Most patients will need to use ocular steroids which must be managed by an ophthalmologist. Topical steroids are appropriate for short term use in severe conditions. Long term use of topical steroids can lead to secondary infections, intraocular hypertension, glaucoma, and cataracts. <back> [ next ]
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