IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-14843 Original Research Paper Clinical profile with Sequelae of Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis in a Tertiary medical center in Eastern India Gayatree Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Epidemic  keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is one of the commonest cause of red eye andis  highly contagious.  It occurs in outbreaks and involves primarily the conjunctiva but the cornea may be involved. It presents commonly as follicular conjunctivitis with superficial punctate keratitis and preauricularlymphadenopathy.Association ofsubepithelialinfiltrates, pseudomembranesand symblepheronmay occur. The current management depends on accurate diagnosis, cold compression, artificial tears, topical antibiotics, topical nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and judicious use of topical corticosteroids. The objective of this study is to describe 78  patients  of  an outbreak of EKC with membranous and cicatrizing sequelaeand their response to the varied treatment.