Direct Versus Indirect Corneal Neurotization for the Treatment of Neurotrophic Keratopathy

202059 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Paolo Fogagnolo · University of Milan

Giuseppe Giannaccare · Magna Graecia University

Federico Bolognesi · IRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola

Maurizio Digiuni · University of Milan

Laura Tranchina · University of Milan

Luca Rossetti · University of Milan

Angelica Dipinto

Abstract

CN allowed the healing of NK in all patients as well as improvement of corneal sensitivity in most of them thanks to nerve regeneration documented by IVCM. One year postoperatively, DCN and ICN showed comparable outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Ophthalmology

Volume 220, pp. 203-214

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2020.07.003

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