Diagnosis and treatment of corneal neuropathic pain may require a multidisciplinary approach, including comprehensive ocular assessment as well as medical and mental health history examinations, according to a report published in Eye.
Corneal neuropathic pain (CNP) can have many etiologies. This, along with a lack clinical signs and ancillary tests, can make the condition difficult to diagnose. It also may share similarities to severe and chronic forms of dry eye disease (DED), which may lead to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, according to the report.
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