A comprehensive guide to managing ocular complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in Asians

Abstract

Instructors: Dr. Kendrick C Shih, Dr. Alex LK Ng, Dr. Vanissa WS Chow, Dr. Tommy CY Chan Objectives: In regards to SJS and TEN, the attendee will be able to: 1) Select appropriate treatment for acute ocular surface inflammation to minimise long-term morbidity 2) Offer comprehensive long-term care for visual and ocular surface rehabilitation 3) Select appropriate patients who would benefit from surgical interventions 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, simple limbal epithelial transplantion and keratoprosthesis. 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. Kendrick Shih - Limbal epithelial transplantation and keratoprosthetics 20 mins