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 …

Growth factors play a crucial role in tissue engineering by directing the fate of cells and
allowing the formation of tissues. Understanding the key requirements for growth factor …

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical cenegermin (recombinant human
nerve growth factor) in patients with neurotrophic keratopathy. Design Multicenter …

Stroke remains the leading cause of long-term disability with limited options available to aid
in recovery. Significant effort has been made to try and minimize neuronal damage following …

Persistent corneal epithelial defects (PEDs or PCEDs) result from the failure of rapid re-
epithelialization and closure within 10-14 days after a corneal injury, even with standard …

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 …

Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) play a crucial role in the visual pathway. As their axons form
the optic nerve, apoptosis of these cells causes neurodegenerative vision loss. RGC death …

Corneal injuries can occur secondary to traumatic, chemical, inflammatory, metabolic,
autoimmune, and iatrogenic causes. Ocular infection may frequently occur concurrent to …

Alternative therapies for dry eye disease : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Alternative
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Purpose To determine neurotrophic keratitis (NK) frequency, etiologies and prognostic
factors, and evaluate the outcome of its management. Methods In this retrospective …