Topical cyclosporin A is an effective treatment in the management of severe allergic conjunctivitis with a benefit as a steroid-sparing agent.

The mission of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) is to advance the research, literacy, and educational aspects of the scientific field of the tear film and ocular surface. Fundamental to fulfilling this mission is the TFOS Global Ambassador program. TFOS Ambassadors are dynamic and proactive experts, who help promote TFOS initiatives, such as presenting the conclusions and recommendations of the recent TFOS DEWS II™, throughout the world. They also identify unmet needs, and propose future clinical and scientific solutions, for management of ocular surface diseases in their countries. This meeting report addresses such needs and solutions for 25 European countries, as detailed in the

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A persistent epithelial defect (PED) of the cornea is challenging in the field of ophthalmology. We present the case of a patient with a PED and its alternative management with umbilical cord serum (UCS). The patient who had the PED in both eyes was treated with UCS for 3 weeks. The epithelial defect healed, and complaints decreased at the end of treatment. UCS is an effective alternative in treating patients with PEDs.

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