Spotlight on corneal neurotization
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DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2021.1895751
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) is a degenerative corneal disease originating from a damage to the trigeminal innervation. Corneal neurotization (CN) is a recently introduced surgical procedure consisting of the transfer of normally functioning nerves… read more here.
Keywords: spotlight corneal; nerve; transfer; corneal neurotization ... See more keywords
Corneal Neurotization
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003117
Abstract: Background Corneal neurotization describes reinnervation of the anesthetic or severely hypoesthetic cornea with a healthy local nerve or graft. Preliminary evidence has shown corneal neurotization to improve corneal sensation, visual acuity, and ocular surface health.… read more here.
Keywords: corneal sensation; neurotization; corneal neurotization; visual acuity ... See more keywords
Commentary: Corneal neurotization
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3104_21
Abstract: Conventional treatment for neurotrophic keratopathy is mainly palliative and aims at promoting corneal epithelial regrowth. Medical management is prescribed in the early stages and comprises preservative‐free lubricants, topical antibiotics, and blood‐derived eye drops, whereas surgical… read more here.
Keywords: ophthalmology; neurotrophic keratopathy; commentary corneal; corneal neurotization ... See more keywords