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Transplant related ocular surface disorders: Advanced techniques for ocular surface rehabilitation after ocular complications secondary to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Author(s) -
Stahl Erin D.,
Mahomed Faheem,
Hans Amneet K.,
Dalal Jignesh D.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatric transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1399-3046
pISSN - 1397-3142
DOI - 10.1111/petr.12678
Subject(s) - medicine , visual rehabilitation , rehabilitation , transplantation , hematopoietic stem cell transplantation , stem cell , visual impairment , surgery , ophthalmology , visual acuity , physical therapy , biology , genetics , psychiatry
HSCT has been linked to the development of an assortment of ocular surface complications with the potential to lead to permanent visual impairment if left untreated or if not treated early in the course of disease. Strategies for therapy include maintenance of lubrication and tear preservation, prevention of evaporation, decreasing inflammation, and providing epithelial support. The ultimate aim of treatment is to prevent permanent ocular sequelae through prompt ophthalmology consultation and the use of advanced techniques for ocular surface rehabilitation. We describe several rehabilitation options of ocular surface complications occurring secondarily during the post‐ HSCT course.