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1. STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME: Severe ocular involvement demands inflammation control.

Author

Gregory, Darren

Subjects
*INFLAMMATION prevention, *TOXIC epidermal necrolysis, *HEALTH services accessibility, *TOBRAMYCIN, *ADRENOCORTICAL hormones, *EYELASHES, *AMNION, *EYE care, *DEXAMETHASONE, *STEVENS-Johnson Syndrome, *POSTOPERATIVE care, *QUINOLONE antibacterial agents, *EYE diseases, *CRYOPRESERVATION of organs, tissues, etc., *EYE examination, *BLEPHARITIS, *CONJUNCTIVITIS, *DISEASE complications
Abstract

The article provides information on Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and its more severe variant, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which are among the worst diseases of the ocular surface. Topics discussed include early signs of SJS/TEN, ocular involvement in SJS/TEN, and two types of amniotic membrane (AM) that are used for ophthalmic purposes.

Published
2022

2. How techs should handle ocular emergencies.

Author

McCarthy, Colleen E.

Subjects
*EMERGENCY medical services, *TREATMENT of eye injuries, *HOSPITAL medical staff, *EYE care, *EYE examination, *OCULAR injuries, *MEDICAL emergencies, *MEDICAL protocols, *VISION, *BLAST injuries, *DISEASE complications, *EDUCATION
Abstract

The article discusses the need to train the staff for an ocular emergency, a condition that sudden loss of or decrease in vision may lead to a permanent condition. It notes that technicians must be able to assess and classify ocular presentations based on their need for medical attention such as an emergency requiring immediate medical attention, urgent which requires medical attention at presentation and priority which requires medical attention within the week.

Published
2015

3. GLASSES EYED AS TREATMENT IN CHILDREN: Jury still out on whether spectacles or observation is best path forward for hyperopia.

Author

Charters, Lynda and Won Suh, Donny

Subjects
*EYEGLASSES, *AMBLYOPIA, *EYE care, *EYE examination, *HYPEROPIA, *MYOPIA, *PEDIATRICS, *STRABISMUS, *VISUAL acuity, *TREATMENT effectiveness, *SEVERITY of illness index, *DISEASE complications, *DISEASE risk factors
Abstract

The article discusses findings from the Hyperopia Treatment Study led by Doctor Donny Won Suh of the University of Nebraska that compared eyeglasses treatment versus observation for the condition. Suh reported that 34% and 21% of patients respectively failed in the observation group and the glasses group, a difference of -13% confidence interval. Results from the study found no definitive recommendations for glasses for young children with moderate hyperopia.

Published
2019

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