Comprehensive Management of Ocular Complications of Stevens- Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Asians

Abstract

Objective: For Stevens- Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN): 1) Select treatment for acute ocular surface inflammation, 2) Offer long term care for ocular surface rehabilitation, 3) Select patients who would benefit from surgical intervention. Synopsis: The course is divided into 1) acute ocular care of patients with SJS/TEN, 2) long-term care of late ocular manifestations, 3) surgical options for visual and ocular surface rehabilitation. The procedures discussed for this session will include autologous serum treatment, scleral contact lens fitting, amniotic membrane transplantation, ocular surface reconstruction and cataract surgery in cicatrical conjunctivitis. This instruction course is intended for general ophthalmologists who are keen to develop a systematic and effective approach in the management of severe inflammatory ocular surface disease. Course Outline: This is a comprehensive course on management of early and late ocular complications of SJS and TEN. Dr. Kendrick Shih - Diagnosis and classification:prognostic implications, 15 mins; Dr. Alex Ng - Management of acute ocular surface inflammation: paradigm shift towards early amniotic membrane transplantation, 15 mins; Dr. Tommy Chan - Autologous serum use and ocular surface reconstruction, 15 mins; Dr. Vanissa Chow - Use of scleral contact lenses for visual and ocular surface rehabilitation, 15 mins; Dr. Hon Shing Ong - Cataract surgery in cicatrising conjunctivitis, 20 mins.