Neurotrophic keratopathy

HS Dua, DG Said, EM Messmer, M Rolando… - Progress in retinal and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (NK) refers to a condition where corneal epitheliopathy leading to
frank epithelial defect with or without stromal ulceration (melting) is associated with reduced …

Corneal nerves in health and disease

MA Al-Aqaba, VK Dhillon, I Mohammed… - Progress in retinal and …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …

Corneal nerves: structure, contents and function

LJ Müller, CF Marfurt, F Kruse, TMT Tervo - Experimental eye research, 2003 - Elsevier
This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structure, neurochemical content, and
functions of corneal nerves, with special emphasis on human corneal nerves. A revised …

[PDF][PDF] The definition and classification of dry eye disease

MA Lemp, GN Foulks - Ocul Surf, 2007 - tearfilm.org
The diagnosis of dry eye and its treatment has long been approached somewhat
subjectively. Even more so, it's an ocular ailment that hasn't always been treated with …

Neuroimmune crosstalk in the cornea: The role of immune cells in corneal nerve maintenance during homeostasis and inflammation

M Wu, LJ Hill, LE Downie, HR Chinnery - Progress in Retinal and Eye …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Clinical outcomes of SMILE and FS-LASIK used to treat myopia: a meta-analysis

Y Zhang, Q Shen, Y Jia, D Zhou… - Journal of refractive …, 2016 - journals.healio.com
PURPOSE: To assess possible differences in clinical outcomes when small-incision
lenticule extraction (SMILE) and femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK (FS-LASIK) are used to …

Wound healing in the cornea: a review of refractive surgery complications and new prospects for therapy

MV Netto, RR Mohan, R Ambrósio Jr, AEK Hutcheon… - Cornea, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: The corneal wound healing response is of particular relevance for refractive
surgical procedures since it is a major determinant of efficacy and safety. The purpose of this …

The challenge of dry eye diagnosis

G Savini, P Prabhawasat, T Kojima… - Clinical …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
The currently available methods for the diagnosis of dry eye are still far from being perfect for
a variety of reasons. This review attempts to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of …

LASIK-associated dry eye and neurotrophic epitheliopathy: pathophysiology and strategies for prevention and treatment

R Ambrósio Jr, T Tervo… - Journal of refractive …, 2008 - journals.healio.com
Purpose: To review the pathophysiology of LASIK-associated dry eye conditions and
provide insights into prophylaxis to decrease the incidence of dry eye after LASIK and to …

The role of “eye platelet rich plasma”(E-PRP) for wound healing in ophthalmology

JL Alio, F Arnalich-Montiel… - Current pharmaceutical …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
Blood derived products have demonstrated their capacity to enhance healing and stimulate
the regeneration of different tissues and this enhancing effect is attributed to the growth …