Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative ocular condition caused by impairment of the corneal nerves and characterized by loss of corneal sensitivity. Dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis often present similarly, thus many patients are misdiagnosed in the early stages. Corneal nerves play an important role in maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye, so it is critical that these patients are diagnosed and treated early. In this event, we will review neurotrophic keratitis awareness and clinical presentation. We will discuss common differential diagnoses and corneal sensitivity testing. Lastly, we will review FDA-approved treatment options.

Over 700 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survery:

• Wonderful presentation by 2 excellent speakers

• Very interesting topic. I have not heard this topic in all my CE in the last 19 years of practice.

• one of the best presentations, thank you

• Thanks for providing excellent Optometric ce! It's appreciated.

• Knowledgeable presentation and a great talk to attend. Thank you

• Excellent topic. First rate speakers. Hour well spent.

• came for the free CE and topic but would definitely check out more CEs with specifically these speakers!! amazing material and engaging presentation. thank you!

• Great educational lecture! I learned so much from Drs. Chang and Ayres. Thank you!!

• You Keep hitting home runs with your CE. Thanks. Keep it up.

• The speakers were excellent, giving me a much better understanding of neurotrophic keratitis and treatment options.

Speakers: Brandon Ayres, M.D, Clark Chang, O.D

Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021

Time: 5:30 PM Pacific Time

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Thank you to Dompe for supporting this event with an unrestricted educational grant.