Problems in Paediatric External Ocular Disease: Blepharo-kerato-conjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) & Oculocutaneous Conjunctivitis

Dr. John Dart

Moorefield's Eye Hospital & Institute of Ophthalmology, London, England
20 Feb 2004

UBC Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
60 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Understanding the diagnosis and treatment of anterior lid margin and corneal disease.
• Review the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis and complications leading to blindness.
• Review the epidemiology, pathology and management of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
• Discuss the guidelines for topical therapy of the ocular surface and potential toxic effects..

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit