Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access

Abstract

Drug Treatment of Corneal Neuropathies: Mini Review

Shearer TR, Azuma M

Many human disorders of the cornea show degeneration of the corneal sensory nerves, either by direct insult to the cornea or indirectly by systemic diseases. The National Eye Institute recommended development of “… novel agents capable of stimulating appropriate corneal nerve regeneration.” This review covers some recent findings on factors that have potential for treating corneal neuropathies by promoting corneal nerve regeneration.