The medical term is (deep breath) keratoconjunctivitis sicca. It’s a daunting name for a common condition that affects one-fifth of all adults. An estimated 3 million new cases occur each year.
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic condition that affects children and young adults. This condition appears before 10 years of age and lasts for 2 to 10 years, with spontaneous ...