Innervation Innovation: New Insights on the Role of Corneal Nerves in Ocular Surface Diseases (CME/CE Monograph)

Innervation Innovation: New Insights on the Role of Corneal Nerves in Ocular Surface Diseases (CME/CE Monograph) is organized by MedEdicus LLC.

Course opens: 07/07/2023
Course expires: 07/31/2024

Activity Description and Purpose:
Corneal nerves play an essential role in the preservation of optimal ocular health. Alterations of the delicate balance of homeostatic and sensory functions of corneal nerves result in the pathogenesis of several ocular surface diseases, including dry eye disease, neurotrophic keratitis, and neuropathic corneal pain. This educational activity will explore the role of the structural and functional integrity of corneal nerves in ocular health preservation and review the pathogenesis of disease contributing to corneal nerve dysfunction. Some of the current and future therapeutic options for the prevention and management of corneal nerve dysfunction in ocular surface disease will also be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this activity, participants will be better able to:

• Describe the role of corneal sensory innervation in ocular surface health
• Identify disease characteristics that portend to impaired or damaged corneal nerve innervation