Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complication of diabetes, with
several underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, some of which are still uncertain. The …

The cornea is the most sensitive structure in the human body. Corneal nerves adapt to
maintain transparency and contribute to corneal health by mediating tear secretion and …

The incidence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Diabetic
peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is among the most distressing and costly of all the chronic …

Diabetic corneal alterations, such as delayed epithelial wound healing, edema, recurrent
erosions, neuropathy/loss of sensitivity, and tear film changes are frequent but …

The word “elective” refers to medications and procedures undertaken by choice or with a
lower grade of prioritization. Patients usually use elective medications or undergo elective …

Limbal stem cells (LSCs) maintain the normal homeostasis and wound healing of corneal
epithelium. Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) is a pathologic condition that results from the …

Corneal transplantation is the most successful solid organ transplantation performed in
humans. The extraordinary success of orthotopic corneal allografts, in both humans and …

The cornea is one of the most densely innervated and sensitive tissues in the body. In
addition to their important sensory functions, corneal nerves induce reflex tear production …

In the cornea, resident immune cells are in close proximity to sensory nerves, consistent with
their important roles in the maintenance of nerves in both homeostasis and inflammation …

A key element of contact lens practice involves clinical evaluation of anterior eye health,
including the cornea and limbus, conjunctiva and sclera, eyelids and eyelashes, lacrimal …