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Tacrolimus treats steroid-refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Tacrolimus eye ointment for steroid-refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis significantly improved symptoms and signs after 12 weeks but did not significantly improve visual acuity, according to a study.The biggest advantage of tacrolimus is that it does not cause cataracts or glaucoma in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), so it can be used for prolonged periods of time. In addition, children who are often dependent on steroids or who have steroid-refractory VKC can benefit from tacrolimus treatment, Samrat Chatterjee, MS, told Ocular Surgery News.