Neurotrophic keratitis
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neurotrophic-keratitis-294-12123127
title:
Neurotrophic keratitis
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Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a degenerative disease of the cornea caused by damage of the trigeminal nerve, which results in impairment of corneal sensitivity, spontaneous corneal epithelium breakdown, poor corneal healing and development of corneal ulceration, melting and perforation. This is because, in addition to the primary sensory role, the nerve also plays a role maintaining the integrity of the cornea by supplying it with trophic factors and regulating tissue metabolism. Neurotrophic k
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurotrophic_keratitis
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2023-08-31T17:50:40Z
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