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14631406

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2003-11-21
pubmed:abstractText
Neurotrophic keratopathy is a degenerative corneal disease induced by an impairment of trigeminal nerve. Impairment of loss of corneal sensory innervation is responsible for corneal epithelial defects, ulcer, and perforation. In the present report, we reviewed the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic aspects of this disease. An accurate history and clinical examination, including the function of cranial nerves, together with the clinical features of the ocular surface are essential for a prompt diagnosis. The evaluation of the corneal sensitivity and tear film function are important diagnostic steps as well. Specific medical and surgical treatments, based on the clinical staging of the disease, are often able to halt its progression. Future developments in the medical treatment including the administration of neuropeptide and growth factors are presented.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0950-222X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
989-95
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2003
pubmed:articleTitle
Neurotrophic keratitis.
pubmed:affiliation
Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Interdisciplinary Center for Biomedical Research, University of Rome, Rome, Italy. sbonini@mclink.it
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review