Neurotrophic Keratitis

Of the cases referred to me for management of dry eye, many turn out to be manifestations of nerve damage subsequent to an untreated viral infection, such as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Rahim Hirji, RPh, describes the products available from Verséa Ophthalmics.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, shares key points for diagnosing and treating complex cases of neurotrophic keratitis.

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — In this Healio Video Perspective, Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, shares pearls for the detection and treatment of neurotrophic keratitis she presented at the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium.

Brim Biotechnology submitted an investigational new drug application to the FDA for BRM424 for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis, according to a press release.

Neurotrophic keratitis is a relatively rare disease that can be difficult to manage, and treatment varies depending on disease stage.

Healio spoke with Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, director of specialty contact lenses at the Cornea Service of Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, about the importance of early diagnosis of neurotrophic keratitis and considerations for treatment.