Jaskirat Aujla, Jessica Y Tong, David Curragh, Yugesh Caplash, Mark Chehade, Krishna Tumuluri, Alicia Au, Nelson Low, Inbal Avisar, Oded Sagiv, Irit Barequet, Guy Ben Simon, Dinesh Selva
PURPOSE: Corneal neurotization is an emerging technique that offers potential for visual rehabilitation in neurotrophic keratopathy. This study reports on a multicenter experience and outcomes for both direct and indirect methods of corneal neurotization. METHODS: Retrospective case series. Sixteen patients with neurotrophic keratopathy who underwent corneal neurotization across 5 centers in Australia and Israel were identified for inclusion. Corneal neurotization was performed via direct neurotization from the ipsilateral or contralateral supraorbital/supratrochlear nerve or by the use of an interpositional sural nerve graft...
April 11, 2024: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery