Pain associated with mechanical, chemical, and thermal heat stimulation of the ocular
surface is mediated by trigeminal ganglion neurons, while cold thermoreceptors detect …

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 …

One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Many factors in the domains of mental, physical, and social health have been associated
with various ocular surface diseases, with most of the focus centered on aspects of dry eye …

Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …

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 …