Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Kendrick Co Shih
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
The focus of the instruction course is Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The course is divided into 1) immediate and early medical and surgical care of patients with SJS/TEN 2) long-term care of late ocular manifestations 3) surgical options for visual and ocular surface rehabilitation. 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. It is also intended for the cornea/anterior segment subspecialists who wish to expand their surgical skills. The surgical procedures discussed for this session will include amniotic membrane transplantation, eyelid reconstruction and keratoprosthesis.Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able to 1) Describe the appropriate immediate and early care for patients with SJS/TEN 2) Recognize long-term ocular complications of SJS/TEN and describe appropriate management 3) Describe patient selection and surgical options for visual rehabilitation.