The ocular complications of erythema multiforme (Stevens Johnson syndrome) and their management.

Acute ocular complications of erythema multiforme such as infection causing conjunctivitis, suppurative keratitis or endophthalmitis are well recognized and usually easily managed. Late complications include disorders to tear production and drainage, position of lids, abberant or metaplastic lashes and metaplasia of the conjunctiva. Early detection and active management of these abnormalities greatly improves the long term prognosis. The techniques employed and the indications for their use in a recent series of 34 patients are presented.