February 28, 2024
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VIDEO: Stem cell deficiencies often undiagnosed
ATLANTA — Stem cell deficiencies are considered noninfectious sight-threatening complications, so early diagnosis is critical, according to Joseph P. Shovlin, OD, FAAO.
“The key concern we have in clinical practice is that a lot of these things are undiagnosed,” Shovlin said in this Healio video at SECO 2024.
Some cases could progress to the point where the patient needs a keratoprosthesis or even lacks any treatment options.
Causes include contact lens wear, congenital conditions, improper use of topical medications and surgical procedures.
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Shovlin JP. The many faces of stem cell deficiency. Presented at: SECO; Feb. 28-March 3, 2024; Atlanta.
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Shovlin reports no relevant financial disclosures.