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This abstract is assigned to session SBO-BOG Free papers: Medische retina en oculaire inflammatie /Rétine médicale et inflammation oculaire

Title

FRO: Topical cyclosporine in the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Rwanda; a prospective, randomized, double-masked standard treatment controlled clinical trial.

Purpose	The aim of this study is to document the effect of topical cyclosporine on vernal limbal keratoconjunctivitis and to compare it with that of dexamethasone.
Methods	During the dry season of 2008, 370 patients were recruited. During the presentation the procedures followed will be shown, as well as preliminary results.

Author 1

Last name	DE SMEDT
Initials	S
Department	Kabgayi Eye Unit
City	Gitarama, Rwanda

Author 2

Last name	Kestelyn
Initials	P
Department	Department Ophthalmology UZ Gent
City	Gent