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ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2022

Characterising the chronicity of dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease: an analysis of a retrospective case series.

Mélanie Hébert, Susan Ruyu Qi, Eunice You, Mathieu Mercier, Patricia-Ann Laughrea

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Article in BMJ open ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mélanie HébertDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5738-4362
Susan Ruyu QiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Eunice YouDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Mathieu MercierDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Patricia-Ann LaughreaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada palaughrea@orlo.ulaval.ca.
Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsTo describe the clinical presentation and treatment response of dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease (DAOSD).

methodsThis is a retrospective case series of atopic dermatitis patients with DAOSD treated with dupilumab. All consecutive patients with atopic dermatitis referred by dermatologists for suspicion of DAOSD between May 2018 and June 2020 were systemically assessed by a single ophthalmologist. Presenting signs of DAOSD, duration of treatment and associated response are described.

resultsTwenty-eight patients had DAOSD during the study period. Average age was 45.6±14.8 years and 13 (46%) were female. Average follow-up was 15±10 months. Most presentations consisted in diffuse, inflammatory conjunctivitis (n=19, 68%). Other signs included peripheral corneal infiltrates (n=7, 25%), limbal nodules (n=7, 25%) and dry eye syndrome (n=6, 21%). To control ocular symptoms, tapering of corticosteroid eyedrops was slow: taper duration of strong and mild corticosteroid eyedrops averaged 10±8 weeks and 49±34 weeks, respectively. Four patients (14%) required an increase of corticosteroid eyedrops during taper due to clinical deterioration. Corticosteroid eyedrops were still required at final follow-up among 10 patients (36%). Dupilumab was temporarily stopped in 3 patients (11%), one of which did not wish to resume dupilumab for unrelated reasons. Symptomatic improvement and/or complete resolution was achieved in 25/26 patients at follow-up (96%) with empirical treatment.

conclusionsDAOSD may follow the course of a chronic illness. Long-term corticosteroid eyedrops were required in many patients and when taper was possible, this was done after a prolonged treatment duration. Most patients' ocular symptoms could be controlled, allowing dupilumab continuation.

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Dermatitis, AtopicAdrenal Cortex HormonesAdultAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOphthalmic SolutionsRetrospective StudiesAdrenal Cortex HormonesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizeddupilumabOphthalmic SolutionsConjunctivaCorneaDrugsInflammationTreatment Medical

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PMCPMC9174821
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