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Speaker: Prevention key to managing neurotrophic keratopathy
LAS VEGAS — Prevention is key to managing varicella zoster virus neurotrophic keratopathy, according to a speaker here. “This is the diabetic foot ulcer of the eye,” Todd Margolis, MD, PhD, said at Cornea Subspecialty Day preceding the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Neurotrophic keratopathy is characterized by decreased corneal sensation and poor corneal healing.