Vernal keratoconjunctivitis -: (A) Is usually unilateral, (B) Eosinophil is common in the papilla, (C) Is commoner in adults than in children, (D) Causes corneal melting
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Eosinophil is common in the papillaeRef: Parson's 21/e, p. 178* Histologically hypertrophied papillae show eosinophilic leukocytes in great numbers* In addition infiltration with basophils, lymphocytes and plasma cells may also be seen.