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Przybek-Skrzypecka J, Samelska K, Ordon AJ, Skrzypecki J, Izdebska J, Kołątaj M, Szaflik JP. Post-Keratoplasty Microbial Keratitis in the Era of Lamellar Transplants-A Comprehensive Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2326. [PMID: 38673599 PMCID: PMC11051457 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Microbial keratitis in a post-transplant cornea should be considered a distinct entity from microbial keratitis in a non-transplant cornea. Firstly, the use of immunosuppressive treatments and sutures in corneal transplants changes the etiology of keratitis. Secondly, corneal transplant has an impact on corneal biomechanics and structure, which facilitates the spread of infection. Finally, the emergence of lamellar transplants has introduced a new form of keratitis known as interface keratitis. Given these factors, there is a clear need to update our understanding of and management strategies for microbial keratitis following corneal transplantation, especially in the era of lamellar transplants. To address this, a comprehensive review is provided, covering the incidence, risk factors, causes, and timing of microbial keratitis, as well as both clinical and surgical management approaches for its treatment in cases of penetrating and lamellar corneal transplants.
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- Joanna Przybek-Skrzypecka
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Warsaw, Marszałkowska 24/26, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.); (J.I.); (J.P.S.)
- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Warsaw, Marszałkowska 24/26, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.); (J.I.); (J.P.S.)
- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
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- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
- Department of Binocular Vision Pathophysiology and Strabismus, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Medical University of Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Warsaw, Marszałkowska 24/26, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.); (J.I.); (J.P.S.)
- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
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- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of Warsaw, Marszałkowska 24/26, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (K.S.); (J.I.); (J.P.S.)
- SPKSO Ophthalmic University Hospital in Warsaw, 00-576 Warsaw, Poland; (A.J.O.); (M.K.)
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Sepulveda-Beltran PA, Carletti P, Banda V, Mulpuri L, Levine H, Amescua G, Wang TP, Galor A, Tonk R. Infectious and Noninfectious Corneal Ulcers in Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Outcomes. Am J Ophthalmol 2024; 257:236-246. [PMID: 37774993 PMCID: PMC10842762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence, clinical characteristics, microbiological profile, and therapeutic outcomes of corneal ulcers in individuals with chronic ocular graft-vs-host disease (coGVHD). DESIGN Retrospective clinical cohort study. METHODS Review of individuals diagnosed with coGVHD following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) who were seen at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute between May 2010 and November 2021. Baseline demographics, clinical characteristics, microbiological profile, risk factors for corneal ulceration, and treatment outcomes were collected. Etiology was deemed infectious in individuals with a positive culture or appropriate clinical scenario (presence of stromal infiltrate or hypopyon); otherwise, ulcers were presumed to be noninfectious. Treatment success was defined as reepithelialization with infiltrate resolution, and treatment failure as progression to corneal perforation or keratoplasty. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis estimated the incidence of ulceration. Cox regression analyses examined demographic and risk factors. Infectious and noninfectious ulcer groups were compared using 2-way independent t tests, 1-way analysis of variances, and χ2 tests, as appropriate. RESULTS 173 individuals were included (53.7±14.4 years old; 59.0% male). Thirty-three individuals developed an ulcer 74.5±54.3 months after HSCT, with estimated 5- and 10-year incidences of 14% and 30%, respectively. Twenty-two (66.6%) ulcers were deemed infectious (15 microbiologically confirmed, 7 clinically) and 11 (33.3%) were deemed noninfectious. Risk factors for corneal ulceration included Black race (hazards ratio [HR] 2.89, 95% CI 1.30-6.42, P < .01), previous ocular surgery (HR 9.16, 95% CI 3.86-21.72, P < .01), eyelid margin abnormalities (HR 3.44, 95% CI 1.69-6.99, P < .01), and topical steroid use (HR 2.74, 95% CI 1.33-5.62, P < .01). Conversely, contact lens use reduced the risk of corneal ulceration (HR 0.29, 95% CI 0.13-0.66, P < .01). Infectious ulcers had a significantly higher frequency of treatment failure than noninfectious ulcers (57.1% vs 20.0%, P = .04). CONCLUSION Corneal ulceration is a potential complication of coGVHD, with several clinical features identified as risk factors. Infectious ulcers had worse outcomes than noninfectious ulcers.
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- Paula A Sepulveda-Beltran
- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Transplantation and Cell Therapy, Department of Medicine (T.P.W.), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.)
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- From the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology (P.A.S.-B., P.C., V.B., L.M., H.L., G.A., A.G., R.T.).
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Ung L, Chodosh J. Urgent unmet needs in the care of bacterial keratitis: An evidence-based synthesis. Ocul Surf 2023; 28:378-400. [PMID: 34461290 PMCID: PMC10721114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2021.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bacterial corneal infections, or bacterial keratitis (BK), are ophthalmic emergencies that frequently lead to irreversible visual impairment. Though increasingly recognized as a major cause of global blindness, modern paradigms of evidence-based care in BK have remained at a diagnostic and therapeutic impasse for over half a century. Current standards of management - based on the collection of corneal cultures and the application of broad-spectrum topical antibiotics - are beset by important yet widely underrecognized limitations, including approximately 30% of all patients who will develop moderate to severe vision loss in the affected eye. Though recent advances have involved a more clearly defined role for adjunctive topical corticosteroids, and novel therapies such as corneal crosslinking, overall progress to improve patient and population-based outcomes remains incommensurate to the chronic morbidity caused by this disease. Recognizing that the care of BK is guided by the clinical axiom, "time equals vision", this chapter offers an evidence-based synthesis for the clinical management of these infections, underscoring critical unmet needs in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Lawson Ung
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Infectious Disease Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Infectious Disease Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Tsai TY, Adiyabazar D, Hsiao CH, Pan LY, Chen SY, Tsai YJ, Chen CB, Chung WH, Ma DHK. Microbial Keratitis in Patients With Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Experience From a Tertiary Centre in Taiwan. Cornea 2023; 42:66-73. [PMID: 35587449 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical features, causative microorganisms, antibiotic susceptibility, and treatment outcomes in culture-proven microbial keratitis (MK) in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) and to analyze the potential risk factors. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of all patients with SJS/TEN who attended our department between 2009 and 2018. Patients with a diagnosis of MK who underwent corneal cultures were enrolled. Demographics; clinical characteristics including ocular findings, treatment, time between onset of SJS/TEN and keratitis; changes in visual acuity; culture results; and antibiotic susceptibility were analyzed. Culture results from prior conjunctival swabs and keratitis were also compared. RESULTS Sixteen eyes from 12 patients (mean age 40.1 ± 27.7 years) with MK were identified. These patients had the most severe ocular involvement in the acute stage and had more severe ocular complications (SOCs) in the chronic stage compared with patients with SJS/TEN without MK. There were 26 infection episodes during 4.4 ± 6.9 (1.0-25.8) years of follow-up. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs accounted for half of the causative drugs. Severe dry eye was the most common predisposing factor, followed by topical steroid use, trichiasis, and lid margin keratinization. Staphylococcus was the most common pathogen, and over half of the gram-positive bacteria were resistant to oxacillin/methicillin. Fungal infections (notably Candida ) accounted for nearly one-third of the causative microorganisms. Culture reports from periodic conjunctival swabs were not consistent with those from corneal scrapings. Recurrence of infection was associated with inferior visual outcome. CONCLUSIONS Patients with SJS/TEN with SOCs are subject to recurrent corneal infections, which are responsible for deterioration of vision. Identifying the risk factors and aggressive treatment as early as possible is pivotal for infection control.
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- Tsung-Ying Tsai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Immune-Oncology Center of Excellence, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Immune-Oncology Center of Excellence, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kwei-Shan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; and
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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Moon J, Lee Y, Yoon CH, Kim MK. Matrix metalloproteinase 9 is associated with conjunctival microbiota culture positivity in Korean patients with chronic Stevens-Johnson syndrome. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:179. [PMID: 35440028 PMCID: PMC9019957 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02406-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an abnormal immune-response causing extensive exfoliation of the mucocutaneous tissue including conjunctiva. While several factors are associated with the alteration of conjunctival microbiota, the conjunctiva of SJS patients are found to harbor a different microbiota compared to healthy subjects. We investigated the conjunctival microbiota of Korean SJS patients, and identified factors associated with the conjunctival microbiota and its positive culture. Methods Medical records were retrospectively reviewed in 30 chronic SJS patients who had undergone conjunctival swab culture sampling. Demographic factors, chronic ocular surface complications score (COCS), tear break-up time (TBUT), tear secretion, tear matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9), and results of conjunctival swab culture were assessed. Results Positive culture was seen in 58.1%. Gram positive bacteria was most commonly isolated, among which Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (45.5%) and Corynebacterium species (40.9%) were predominantly observed. Tear MMP9 positivity was observed significantly more in the positive culture group (100%) compared to the negative culture group (70%) (P = 0.041). Topical cyclosporine and corticosteroid were not associated with repetitive positive cultures. No significant differences in COCS, TBUT, and tear secretion were found between culture-positive and culture-negative groups. Conclusion Our study suggests that tear MMP9 positivity may be related with the presence of an abnormal ocular surface microbiota in chronic SJS patients.
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- Jayoon Moon
- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Saevit Eye Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Shanbhag SS, Sangwan VS, Singh A, Donthineni PR, Basu S, Srinivasan B, Agarwal S, Iyer G. Clinical Aspects of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis With Severe Ocular Complications in India. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:643955. [PMID: 34513854 PMCID: PMC8429498 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.643955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a spectrum of rare, severe immunological blistering skin reactions which are triggered by medication intake or infections. The acute phase is characterized by necrolysis of the skin and desquamation of mucosa, primarily oral and ocular, with significant mortality rates. The chronic phase is characterized by multi-organ sequelae with increased rates of morbidity and reduced quality of life for patients who have survived the acute phase. Since the primary goal in the acute phase is saving the life of the patient, ocular involvement is often missed and a significant proportion of patients present to an ophthalmologist with the chronic ocular sequelae. In India, chronic ocular sequelae and low vision are observed in two-thirds of patients who present in the chronic phase of SJS/TEN. In the chronic phase of ocular involvement, there are definite windows of opportunity which if targeted with specific interventions such as scleral lenses and mucous membrane grafts can help reduce the incidence of corneal blindness and improve the quality of life for patients with SJS/TEN. Over the last decade, several studies from India have advanced the understanding of the natural course of ocular involvement in SJS/TEN and the outcomes of timely interventions in the chronic phase of the disease. We present an overview of the epidemiology of ocular complications of SJS/TEN in India, the specific challenges faced in the management of ocular complications in the acute stage and recent advances in management of the chronic ocular complications of the disease.
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- Department of Cornea, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Cornea, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- The Cornea Institute, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.,Center for Ocular Regeneration, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.,Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services/Dr. G. Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic for Ocular Surface Disorders, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services/Dr. G. Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic for Ocular Surface Disorders, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services/Dr. G. Sitalakshmi Memorial Clinic for Ocular Surface Disorders, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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Metcalfe D, Iqbal O, Chodosh J, Bouchard CS, Saeed HN. Acute and Chronic Management of Ocular Disease in Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in the USA. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:662897. [PMID: 34322500 PMCID: PMC8311126 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.662897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are on a spectrum of a severe, immune-mediated, mucocutaneous disease. Ocular involvement occurs in the vast majority of cases and severe involvement can lead to corneal blindness. Treatment in the acute phase is imperative in mitigating the severity of chronic disease. Advances in acute treatment such as amniotic membrane transplantation have shown to significantly reduce the severity of chronic disease. However, AMT is not a panacea and severe chronic ocular disease can and does still occur even with aggressive acute treatment. Management of chronic disease is equally critical as timely intervention can prevent worsening of disease and preserve vision. This mini-review describes the acute and chronic findings in SJS/TEN and discusses medical and surgical management strategies.
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- Derek Metcalfe
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, United States
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- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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Shanbhag SS, Shih G, Bispo PJM, Chodosh J, Jacobs DS, Saeed HN. Diphtheroids as Corneal Pathogens in Chronic Ocular Surface Disease in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Cornea 2021; 40:774-779. [PMID: 33758140 PMCID: PMC8102355 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize diphtheroid corneal infections in eyes in the chronic phase of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). METHODS Observational case series. RESULTS Four eyes of 3 patients were included in this review. Each eye presented with persistent corneal epithelial defect with corneal thinning in the chronic phase of SJS/TEN. None of the epithelial defects were associated with stromal infiltration. The corneas were cultured at the time of workup of persistent epithelial defect (3 eyes) or at time of tectonic penetrating keratoplasty after perforation (1 eye). Cultures yielded abundant growth of Corynebacterium spp., including Corynebacterium jeikeium (n = 2), Corynebacterium glucuronolyticum (n = 1), and a multidrug-resistant Corynebacterium striatum isolate (n = 1). The ocular surface was stabilized with surgical intervention (1 eye) or with introduction of fortified topical antibiotic based on laboratory identification and susceptibility testing of the isolated organisms (3 eyes). Numerous risk factors for microbial keratitis were present in all 4 eyes. CONCLUSIONS In eyes with a persistent corneal epithelial defect in the chronic phase of SJS/TEN, even in the absence of an infiltrate, corneal culture should be undertaken. Recognition and treatment of Corynebacterium spp. as opportunistic pathogens may lead to favorable outcomes in cases of clinically sterile ulceration during the chronic phase of SJS/TEN.
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- Swapna S. Shanbhag
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- The Cornea Institute, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Infectious Disease Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Infectious Disease Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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[Ocular involvement in Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis]. Ophthalmologe 2021; 118:519-532. [PMID: 33725172 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-021-01351-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare severe and often life-threatening reactions of the skin and mucous membranes. They are considered as a single disease entity with different expressions of severity and are summarized under the term epidermal necrolysis (EN). There is a high risk of ocular involvement, which can lead to long-lasting eye problems and even blindness without immediate ophthalmological treatment. The acute occurrence, the unpredictable course and extreme variation in the manifestation of complications require an interdisciplinary approach. A rapid diagnosis of eye involvement and initiation of an intensive lubricating and anti-inflammatory surface treatment is of utmost importance for the long-term outcome. This article should help ophthalmologists to have a better understanding of this condition and therefore lead to substantial improvement in visual outcome and the quality of life of patients.
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Bae SH, Chun YS, Kim KW. Changes in Mini-scleral Lens Parameters after Repetitive Ethylene Oxide Sterilization. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2020.61.12.1433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Singhal D, Nagpal R, Maharana PK, Sinha R, Agarwal T, Sharma N, Titiyal JS. Surgical alternatives to keratoplasty in microbial keratitis. Surv Ophthalmol 2020; 66:290-307. [PMID: 32866469 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Penetrating keratoplasty is often required in microbial keratitis not responding to the standard treatments available or the development of complications like corneal perforation. Performing keratoplasty in microbial keratitis has several challenges, the major ones being the availability of donor corneal tissue and the poor success of the corneal graft performed in such a setting. For overcoming these challenges, several alternatives to keratoplasty have been described. Broadly, these options could be categorized into autologous tissues such as conjunctival and tenon tissue, synthetic products like tissue adhesives and therapeutic contact lenses, or biological tissues like amniotic membrane graft. These alternative modalities are not universal. They have their specific indications in microbial keratitis. Most of these alternatives are useful only for small corneal perforations. While autologous tissues are cost-effective and readily available, lack of tectonic support is a significant limitation. Tissue adhesives are excellent alternatives in terms of tectonic support, but surface irregularity and tissue reaction are their potential limitations. The amniotic membrane is useful for small corneal perforations, but availability, cost, and poor tectonic support restrict its use. Herein, we discuss these various alternatives to keratoplasty in microbial keratitis, their indications, advantages, disadvantages, and the various techniques of performing these procedures.
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- Deepali Singhal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Pflugfelder SC, Stern ME. Biological functions of tear film. Exp Eye Res 2020; 197:108115. [PMID: 32561483 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Tears have a vital function to protect and lubricate the ocular surface. Tear production, distribution and clearance is tightly regulated by the lacrimal functional unit (LFU) to meet ocular surface demands. The tear film consists of an aqueous-mucin layer, containing fluid and soluble factors produced by the lacrimal glands and mucin secreted by the goblet cells, that is covered by a lipid layer. The array of proteins, glycoproteins and lipids in tears function to maintain a stable, well-lubricated and smooth optical surface. Tear factors also promote wound healing, suppress inflammation, scavenge free radicals, and defend against microbial infection. Disease and dysfunction of the LFU leads to tear instability, increased evaporation, inflammation, and blurred and fluctuating vision. The function of tear components and the consequences of tear deficiency on the ocular surface are reviewed.
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- Stephen C Pflugfelder
- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States; ImmunEyez, Mission Viejo, CA, United States.
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Alam J, de Paiva CS, Pflugfelder SC. Immune - Goblet cell interaction in the conjunctiva. Ocul Surf 2020; 18:326-334. [PMID: 31953222 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2019.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The conjunctiva is a goblet cell rich mucosal tissue. Goblet cells are supported by tear growth factors and IL-13 produced by resident immune cells. Goblet cell secretions are essential for maintaining tear stability and ocular surface homeostasis. In addition to producing tear stabilizing mucins, they also produce cytokines and retinoic acid that condition monocyte-derived phagocytic cells in the conjunctiva. Aqueous tear deficiency from lacrimal gland disease and systemic inflammatory conditions results in goblet cell loss that amplifies dry eye severity. Reduced goblet cell density is correlated with more severe conjunctival disease, increased IFN-γ expression and antigen presenting cell maturation. Sterile Alpha Motif (SAM) pointed domain epithelial specific transcription factor (Spdef) gene deficient mice that lack goblet cells have increased infiltration of monocytes and dendritic cells with greater IL-12 expression in the conjunctiva. Similar findings were observed in the conjunctiva of aged mice. Reduced retinoic acid receptor (RXRα) signaling also increases conjunctival monocyte infiltration, IFN-γ expression and goblet cell loss. Evidence suggests that dry eye therapies that suppress IFN-γ expression preserve conjunctival goblet cell number and function and should be considered in aqueous deficiency.
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- Jehan Alam
- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States.
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Comment on: “Microbial Keratitis in Stevens–Johnson Syndrome: A Prospective Study”. Cornea 2020; 39:e3. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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