Case Report on Therapeutic Scleral Lens Use for KID Syndrome

BostonSight PROSE Provider, Dr. Bita Ashgari, along with co-author Dr. Melynda Gagliardi recently published a case report in the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports titled “Two cases of therapeutic scleral lenses for KID syndrome.”

Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome is a rare disorder that typically presents with eye problems, including keratitis, as well as skin abnormalities and hearing loss. Keratitis – inflammation of the cornea – can cause pain, photophobia, neovascularization, and scarring. Over time, those with KID may experience vision loss and in some cases, blindness. Limited therapeutic options exist for ocular surface disease management in patients with KID.

The report evaluated two patients with KID who used PROSE devices to manage OSD. Read the full report here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993625000143