Ocular cicatrical pemphigoid is a chronic, progressive, auto‐immune disease characterised by shrinkage of the conjunctiva, entropion, trichiasis, xerosis and, finally, reduced vision from corneal opacification. The long‐term prognosis is always very poor, although systemic immunosuppressive chemotherapy, topical retinoids and contact lens wear are beneficial. Various types of contact lenses are useful in managing tins disease. In the case described, an RGP lens was used to improve vision, surface wetting and the physiological and visual progno
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