Educational articles on various Eye Conditions, their symptoms, & possible treatment options from the doctors of ophthalmology at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute.
Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC”
Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis or “EKC” is a severe viral infection that affects both the conjunctiva and the cornea. It begins as a very severe conjunctivitis associated with glandular swelling in front of the ears. It may start in one eye, but usually affects the other eye in a day or two; [...]