Clinical Trial of Topical Disodium Chromoglycate in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

Abstract
The clinical picture of Spring catarrh was studied in 96 cases. The duration of the disease was found to be 3.5 .+-. 2.6 yr. It exists all year round with a higher frequency between April and Aug. Male children were affected about 3 times more frequently than females. The effect of DSCG [disodium chromoglycate] was studied in 20 cases. It had a significant therapeutic effect. A combined DSCG and corticosteroid treatment is advised in the period of exacerbation.