Scleral Lens and Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem Utilization in Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease: A Survey Study.

Shannon M BligdonBradley A ColarussoAllen Y GanjeiAlan KwokZhonghui Katie LuoDaniel Brocks

Published in: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (2021)

SL/PDs help to control the symptoms of oGVHD. With their use, clinicians are able to improve the quality of life of this patient population. Despite the known benefits, SL/PDs still remain underutilized in oGVHD care. A majority of current SL/PD wearers wish that they had been recommended sooner as a treatment option. SL/PDs should be considered a component of comprehensive oGVHD management.

Keyphrases

palliative care
healthcare
case report
quality improvement
risk assessment
pain management
sleep quality
human health
physical activity
depressive symptoms
water quality