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Grow Some Nerve: A new treatment holds promise for helping patients with neurotrophic keratitis

Authors :
Karpecki, Paul M.
Source :
Review of Optometry. February 15, 2019, Vol. 156 Issue 2, p88, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a corneal degenerative disease characterized by reduced corneal sensation, chronic superficial keratopathy (SPK), persistent epithelial defects and other corneal changes. Although an 'orphan disease' affecting fewer [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930160X
Volume :
156
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Review of Optometry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.578581639