Neurotrophic keratopathy
Neurotrophic keratopathy
Definition
Neurotrophic keratopathy is a rare degenerative disease of the cornea characterized by reduction or loss of corneal sensitivity that can be asymptomatic or present with red-eye and, during the early stages of the disease, a minor decrease in visual acuity. It eventually leads to loss of vision.
Also known as neurotrophic keratitis — per MONDO