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(a) The face and upper trunk of 20-year-old toxic epidermal necrolysis patient manifesting swollen and crusted lips, blisters, and erosions of skin; (b, c) bilateral pseudomembranous conjunctivitis.
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Her physical examination revealed widespread red skin with maculopapular and vesiculobullous eruptions and rashes (Figure 1(a)). The conjunctiva was hyperemic, and pseudomembranous conjunctivitis was present bilaterally (Figures 1(b) and 1(c)).
Ophthalmic examination at the fourth month presenting, (a, b) normal anterior segment features, (c) symblepharon formation in the lower fornix of the right eye.
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The final ophthalmic examination in the 4th month revealed bilateral visual acuity of 20/20, clear cornea, Schirmer test value >15 mm, and only 2 mm of symblepharon in the lower fornix laterally (Figure 2).