Ocular Graft versus Host Disease

Abstract

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is considered the standard of care for hematological and lymphoid malignancies. One of the complications associated to this therapy is an immune-mediated reaction known as graft versus host disease with repercussions towards many organs and tissues. In this article, ocular complications of graft versus host disease will be reviewed.

Keywords

• bone marrow transplantation, graft versus host disease, dry eye.