The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of 0.05% cyclosporin ophthalmic emulsion (Restasis) in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome that have dry eyes by subjective symptoms and signs.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome patients in chronic stage who have dry eys symptoms and signs will be treated with 0.05%cyclosporin ophthalmic emulsion(Restasis)twice a day for 6 months, compare results at 0,2,4,6 months include dry eye symptoms, corneal staining (Fluorescein, Rose Bengal), Schirmer I,FCT and impression cytology
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
use twice daily for 6 months
Mahidol university
Bangkok, Thailand
dry eyes symptoms : dryness, gritty, photophobia, burning and pain
Time frame: 0, 2, 4, 6 months
Schirmer I test
Time frame: 0, 6 months
Fluorescein clearance test (FCT)
Time frame: 0, 6 month
Corneal staining
Staining with fluorescein and rose bengal
Time frame: 0, 2, 4, 6 months
Fluorescein tear break up time
Time frame: 0, 2. 4. 6 months
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