INTRODUCTION: We assessed the frequency of ophthalmologic signs in inherited epidermolysis bullosa and evaluated follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty patients were studied retrospectively. Of the 40 patients, 38 had dystrophic and 2 had junctional epidermolysis bullosa. A complete ocular examination was performed in all cases and repeated if necessary (8 times). RESULTS: Ocular complications were found in 75% of the patients. Corneal anomalies associated or not with refractive anomalies were present. The best corrected visual acuity was less than 3/10 in 20% of the cases. Only 15% had lid modifications. DISCUSSION: In our series, 75% of the cases had ocular anomalies, similar to other series in the literature. Corneal problems dominated. CONCLUSION: Ocular lesions in inherited epidermolysis bullosa are often found and require initial ocular examination. Corneal lesions also need to be followed with optical correction to optimize functional prognosis.
INTRODUCTION: We assessed the frequency of ophthalmologic signs in inherited epidermolysis bullosa and evaluated follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty patients were studied retrospectively. Of the 40 patients, 38 had dystrophic and 2 had junctional epidermolysis bullosa. A complete ocular examination was performed in all cases and repeated if necessary (8 times). RESULTS:Ocular complications were found in 75% of the patients. Corneal anomalies associated or not with refractive anomalies were present. The best corrected visual acuity was less than 3/10 in 20% of the cases. Only 15% had lid modifications. DISCUSSION: In our series, 75% of the cases had ocular anomalies, similar to other series in the literature. Corneal problems dominated. CONCLUSION: Ocular lesions in inherited epidermolysis bullosa are often found and require initial ocular examination. Corneal lesions also need to be followed with optical correction to optimize functional prognosis.