Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8591165 | The Ocular Surface | 2018 | 62 Pages |
Abstract
Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with neuropathic pain outside the eye. This review highlights the similarities between dry eye and neuropathic pain, focusing on clinical features, somatosensory function, and underlying pathophysiology. Implications of these similarities on the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye are discussed.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Authors
Anat Galor, Hamid-Reza Moein, Charity Lee, Adriana Rodriguez, Elizabeth R. Felix, Konstantinos D. Sarantopoulos, Roy C. Levitt,