A. V. Surov

Neurotrophic keratopathy: current concepts of the mechanisms of development and prospects for treatment

Neurotrophic keratopathy (NK), also referred to as neurotrophic keratitis, is a rare degenerative corneal disease characterized by impaired corneal sensory innervation, resulting in epithelial defects with or without stromal ulceration (melting), accompanied by reduced or absent corneal sensitivity. The most common cau...