Severe limbal stem cell deficiency from contact lens use: imaging and treatment Kanellopoulos, MD скачать в хорошем качестве

Severe limbal stem cell deficiency from contact lens use: imaging and treatment Kanellopoulos, MD

This video illustrates the severe limbo stem cell deficiency that developed in a young lady after vigorous use of soft contact lenses for roughly -4 dpt of myopia in both eyes. Our initial treatment was to, initially of course, discontinue contact lens use and start topical corticosteroids autologous serum as well as topical cyclosporine solution. The worrisome epithelial mapping with the Optovue Avanti OCT, performed roughly 2 months ago showed vigorous improvement to almost normal with this aggressive medical regimen and good patient compliance. This interesting case can serve as a point of caution for both clinicians and contact lens users as well as a example of some of the management options available for the anterior segment specialist