refers to an
Inflammation ("itis") of the
Cornea and
Conjunctiva .
When only the
Cornea is inflamed, it is called
Keratitis ; when only the
Conjunctiva is inflamed, it is called
Conjunctivitis .
There several potential causes of the inflammation:
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca is used when the inflammation is due to dryness. ("Sicca" means "dryness" in medical contexts.)
- The term "Vernal keratoconjunctivitis" (VKC) is used to refer to keratoconjunctivitis occurring in Spring , and is usually considered to be due to Allergen s.
- "Atopic keratoconjunctivitis" is one manifestation of Atopy .
- "Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis" is caused by an Adenovirus infection.
- "Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis" (IBK) is a disease affecting cattle caused by the bacteria Moraxella Bovis .
