Eye Damage Frequent Side Effect of Stevens Johnson Syndrome

The most frequent way to get Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is by taking a medication and having an adverse reaction to it. However, the list of medications that have been linked to causing SJS is overwhelmingly long – to the point where you realize that it can happen to anyone, at any time, with really any type medication. It also does not matter whether or not these medications are over-the-counter or prescription – both types of drugs have been linked to SJS.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) also cause a number of severe side effects as a part of the condition. One such side effect is damage to the eyes. In some cases this can lead to blindness. This was the case for little Brianna Maya, who made headline news for her recent $10 million Stevens Johnson Syndrome settlement after she developed SJS from Children’s Motrin. Briana is now blind in one eye because of the side effects of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

A recent study that was published in the Archives of Dermatology indicates that out of 159 patients that all had either Stevens Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, 74% of the patients experienced eye issues of some kind. Another 58% of these patients had mild symptoms and 8% of them reportedly had severe eye issues.

Those who completed the study encouraged all those with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis to undergo ophthalmologic screening and then receive follow-up care, especially during the acute phase of SJS and TEN. They also stated that the use of “local non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and eye drops containing preservatives should be avoided.”

It is important to know that if you or your family has been affected by Stevens Johnson Syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis that you are aware of your legal options. There is help out there.

Learn more about your legal rights by visiting the Stevens Johnson Syndrome at the Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page today. You can receive a free legal review by simply providing your information. A Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) lawsuit attorney is standing by.