The treatment of toxic anterior segment syndrome

Objective To evaluate the treatment process for toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS),to found out the effective treatment method and to observe its prognosis. Methods A total of 7 cases (7 eyes) were confirmed with TASS by clinical situations in two weeks.Patients were treated with systemic and local administration of antibiotics.All patients were kept observation for 15 days,and were followed up for 6 months. Results After administrated with antibiotics and glucocorticoid for 10 days,inflammation was steady.No ocular abnormality was seen in 6 months following up. Conclusions Good prognostic results will be achieved with correct analysis and criterion and effective treatment to TASS. Key words: Phacoemulsification;  Vitrectomy;  Toxic anterior segment syndrome