Ophthalmic involvement in inherited epidermolysis bullosa

Edwin C Figueira; Dédée F Murrell; Minas T Coroneo

doi:10.1016/j.det.2009.10.021

Ophthalmic involvement in inherited epidermolysis bullosa

Dermatol Clin. 2010 Jan;28(1):143-52. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2009.10.021.

Authors

Edwin C Figueira¹, Dédée F Murrell, Minas T Coroneo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, Prince Of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia. e_c_figueira@hotmail.com

PMID: 19945628
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2009.10.021

Abstract

Eye involvement in inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB) can occur as a spectrum of symptoms and signs. This article describes these signs and symptoms. It also offers options for treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Amblyopia / etiology*
Amblyopia / pathology
Amblyopia / therapy
Corneal Diseases / etiology*
Corneal Diseases / pathology
Corneal Diseases / therapy
Epidermolysis Bullosa / complications*
Epidermolysis Bullosa / pathology
Epidermolysis Bullosa / therapy
Humans