Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Pages: 68-73

Journal: Ophthalmologe

Volume number: 118

Issue number: 1

ISSN: 0941-293X

eISSN: 1433-0423

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-020-01279-z

Publisher: Springer

Abstract: 
Ocular rosacea in children is a rare but often underdiagnosed condition. It is typically associated with chronic blepharoconjunctivitis, chalazia, corneal opacity and corneal neovascularization. The recommended treatment consists of topical (eyelid hygiene, steroids, cyclosporin, lubricants) and systemic (antibiotics e.g. erythromycin) measures. This case series of 8 children demonstrates the efficacy of local 1.5% azithromycin treatment together with eyelid hygiene in pediatric ocular rosacea. A further advantage of this topical treatment is that the required application of only twice daily for 3 days followed by 7 days without treatment is convenient and improves adherence to treatment.

Harvard Citation style: Starosta, D. and Lorenz, B. (2021) Pediatric ocular rosacea effectively treated with topical 1.5% azithromycin eye drops, Ophthalmologe, 118(1), pp. 68-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-020-01279-z

APA Citation style: Starosta, D., & Lorenz, B. (2021). Pediatric ocular rosacea effectively treated with topical 1.5% azithromycin eye drops. Ophthalmologe. 118(1), 68-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-020-01279-z