Probiotics have been shown to improve allergic inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Lactobacillus Acidophilus eye-drops in controlling signs and symptoms of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Preliminary evidence of the efficacy of probiotic eye-drop treatment in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis

SACCHETTI, MARTA;
2008-01-01

Abstract

Probiotics have been shown to improve allergic inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Lactobacillus Acidophilus eye-drops in controlling signs and symptoms of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).
2008
Adolescent
Child
Conjunctiva
Conjunctivitis
Allergic
Down-Regulation
Epithelial Cells
Female
Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (Phosphorylating)
Humans
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1
Male
Ophthalmic Solutions
Pilot Projects
Probiotics
Toll-Like Receptor 4
Lactobacillus acidophilus
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