J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1978 Sep;19(3):313-317.
A Case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Fatima, Hosptal, Daegu, Korea.
Abstract
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We have experienced a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome in 35 years-old male. The Voght-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome is characterized by severe chronic bilateral Ilveitis associated with alopecia, poliosis, vitiligo and signs of meningeal irritation. In presented case, there was extensive posteriar synechia, numerous mutton fat K.P. in addition to cataract, poliosis, vitiligo, headache and dysacousia. Steroid was administered over period of 6 monthes in gradual decreasing dosage, but there was no appearent effect on the course of the disease.