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 …
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 …
maintain transparency and contribute to corneal health by mediating tear secretion and …
In vivo confocal microscopy of corneal nerves in health and disease
In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is becoming an indispensable tool for studying corneal
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
Corneal nerves in health and disease
BS Shaheen, M Bakir, S Jain - Survey of ophthalmology, 2014 - Elsevier
Corneal nerves are responsible for the sensations of touch, pain, and temperature and play
an important role in the blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion …
an important role in the blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion …
In Vivo Confocal Microscopy of the Ocular Surface: From Bench to Bedside
In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is an emerging technology that provides minimally
invasive, high resolution, steady-state assessment of the ocular surface at the cellular level …
invasive, high resolution, steady-state assessment of the ocular surface at the cellular level …
In vivo confocal microscopy detects bilateral changes of corneal immune cells and nerves in unilateral herpes zoster ophthalmicus
BM Cavalcanti, A Cruzat, A Sahin, D Pavan-Langston… - The ocular …, 2018 - Elsevier
Purpose To analyze bilateral corneal immune cell and nerve alterations in patients with
unilateral herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) by laser in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) …
unilateral herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) by laser in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) …
Identification of presumed corneal neuromas and microneuromas using laser-scanning in vivo confocal microscopy: a systematic review
Background/aims This systematic review critically evaluated peer-reviewed publications
describing morphological features consistent with, or using terms related to, a 'neuroma'or …
describing morphological features consistent with, or using terms related to, a 'neuroma'or …
The neuropeptide α-Melanocyte–Stimulating Hormone prevents persistent corneal edema following injury
Corneal endothelial cells (CEnCs) regulate corneal hydration and maintain tissue
transparency through their barrier and pump function. However, these cells exhibit limited …
transparency through their barrier and pump function. However, these cells exhibit limited …
Reduced corneal endothelial cell density in patients with dry eye disease
A Kheirkhah, US Saboo, TB Abud, TH Dohlman… - American journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) in patients with dry eye disease
(DED) compared to an age-matched control group. Design Cross-sectional, controlled study …
(DED) compared to an age-matched control group. Design Cross-sectional, controlled study …
Corneal cellular and neuroinflammatory changes after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate corneal cellular and ultrastructural
changes and to quantify the neuroinflammatory process in patients after mild severe acute …
changes and to quantify the neuroinflammatory process in patients after mild severe acute …