Keratoconjunctivitis, Atopic: Differential Diagnoses & Workup

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Further Reading

Keywords

atopic keratoconjunctivitis, AKC, bilateral conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, systemic allergy

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Anne Chang-Godinich, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine
Anne Chang-Godinich, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Michael B Raizman, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts School of Medicine; Consulting Staff, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Inc
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Andrew W Lawton, MD, Medical Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Section of Ophthalmology, Baptist Eye Center, Baptist Health Medical Center
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