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Canalicular obstruction associated with dupilumab.

Allan Zhifa NghiemMahreen AmeenNikolas Koutroumanos
Published in: International ophthalmology (2023)
This case series adds to the growing number of ocular complications associated with dupilumab therapy, and there is yet an optimal treatment strategy to mitigate these complications. It is possible that simple conservative measures such as discontinuation of dupilumab and topical treatments with steroids can eventually lead to some form of recovery and recanalisation of the canalicular system. Early referral to an ophthalmologist prior to the development of canalicular obstruction to control the inflammatory ocular surface could reduce the risks of cicatricial sequelae from dupilumab, and temporary stenting of the canalicular system could be attempted as a method to keep the canalicular system patent, whilst the patient remained on treatment.
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