RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Ocular manifestations, complications and management of congenital ichthyoses: a new look
JF British Journal of Ophthalmology
JO Br J Ophthalmol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
SP 586
OP 592
DO 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-310615
VO 102
IS 5
A1 Raman Malhotra
A1 Angela Hernández-Martın
A1 Vinzenz Oji
YR 2018
UL http://bjo.bmj.com/content/102/5/586.abstract
AB Congenital ichthyoses (CI) are rare genetic skin keratinisation diseases characterised by generalised scaling and a variable degree of erythema and hyperkeratosis. Ocular involvement includes the eyelids, conjunctiva and all layers of the cornea. Ophthalmic input should include regular slit lamp review with the primary aim to prevent a corneal epithelial defect, secondary bacterial infection, scarring or perforation. This review highlights the current literature regarding ophthalmic findings and management of CI.