Neuropathic pain is caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction of the nervous system and
can occur in the cornea. However, neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) is currently an ill-defined …

The richly innervated corneal tissue is one of the most powerful pain generators in the body.
Corneal neuropathic pain results from dysfunctional nerves causing perceptions such as …

Purpose Neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) is caused by damage or disease of the
somatosensory nervous system that innervates the cornea and presents with symptoms of …

Objective This paper reviews ocular pain with the main focus on ocular surface discomfort
and dry eye pain. Anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, assessment, and treatment are …

Purpose To evaluate the quality of life (QoL), mental health conditions and corneal
morphology in neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) subjects without a significant ocular surface …

Ocular surface pain is a frequent cause of visits to an eye care provider and has a
substantial impact on healthcare cost, yet a complete understanding of its causative factors …

Corneal nerves are key components of the physiological system that controls ocular surface
homeostasis. The cornea is primarily innervated by the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal …

Objective Corneal nerve damage may result in neuropathic corneal pain (NCP). Autologous
serum tears (AST) have been shown to results in nerve regeneration and may help alleviate …

As the biological alarm of impending or actual tissue damage, pain is essential for our
survival. However, when it is initiated and/or sustained by dysfunctional elements in the …

Dry eye has gained recognition as a public health problem given its prevalence, morbidity,
and cost implications. Dry eye can have a variety of symptoms including blurred vision …