WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this expert perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Richard S. Davidson, MD, of University of Colorado Anschutz, said it is important to create awareness about neurotrophic keratitis.
If a patient is suspected to have neurotrophic keratitis, the physician needs to establish that the patient has decreased corneal sensitivity.
“I would encourage all of you to pay attention to these patients,” Davidson told Healio. “If a patient has significant corneal findings, don’t just assume it’s dry eye. Check the corneal sensation and treat for