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Corneal Sensitivity in Keratoconus: A Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Salvatore, Serena
Spadea, Leopoldo
Vingolo, Enzo Maria
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Corneal sensitivity has recently received much attention given the crucial role the corneal nerves play in maintaining normal corneal structure and function.
An increased understanding of the corneal sensitivity and dry eye disease in keratoconus, including alterations of the conjunctival cells, may help explain the pathogenesis of this disorder.
There is histological evidence of the involvement of corneal nerves in the pathology of keratoconus and it has been suggested that this plays a role in the pathophysiological features and progression of the disease.
In this review, the impaired corneal sensitivity found on keratoconus and corneal sensitivity changes after cross-linking performed in patients with keratoconus are reported.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Spadea, Leopoldo& Salvatore, Serena& Vingolo, Enzo Maria. 2013. Corneal Sensitivity in Keratoconus: A Review of the Literature. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012720
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Spadea, Leopoldo…[et al.]. Corneal Sensitivity in Keratoconus: A Review of the Literature. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012720
American Medical Association (AMA)
Spadea, Leopoldo& Salvatore, Serena& Vingolo, Enzo Maria. Corneal Sensitivity in Keratoconus: A Review of the Literature. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012720
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1012720