Publications by authors named "Ayman A Marei"
Purpose: The study evaluated the treatment of cases with vernal keratoconjunctivitis by subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy (SCIT) versus topical treatment according to clinical improvement and total serum immunoglobulin (Ig) E.
Design: Prospective randomized study.
Methods: The study included 64 patients with bilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
Purpose: The study evaluated the treatment of resistant cases of vernal keratoconjunctivitis by hyposensitization resulting from intradermal skin reactions of different allergens.
Methods: This prospective study was carried out in the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Zagazig University, and included 36 patients with bilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis that was resistant to topical corticosteroids and antihistaminic drugs. Patients were subjected to intradermal skin reactions to different allergens after stoppage of the medication.