The application of cryopreserved amniotic membrane to the eyes and lids of patients with acute Stephens-Johnson syndrome appears to preserve acuity and prevent scarring. A small scale study published online in this month's Ophthalmology showed amniotic transplanting helped alleviate the ocular effects of the rare but potentially fatal inflammatory condition. Researcher Dr Darren Gregory (Colorado University) stated: 'Preventing severe damage at the outset is preferable to trying to repair the damage later on. It is crucial that ophthalmologists be actively involved early in the treatment process because there is a limited window of opportunity for preventing ocular surface damage.'
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