What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a woman with severe eye complications from Steven Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis who underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries, followed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
After 17 daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions and 3 months of autoserum drops, the patient's left eye vision increased from counting fingers to 0.4. When fitted with a scleral contact lens, her vision further improved to 0.8.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.