[Corneal neurotrophic ulcers--clinical and etiopathogenic aspects].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this paper is to observe the corneal neurotrophic ulcers in patients with ophthalmic and systemic diseases associated with impairment of the sensory innervation of the cornea.


METHODS
We have performed a retrospective study using a lot of patients with corneal neurotrophic ulcers, admitted in Ophthalmology Clinic in 2003-2006. We have analyzed the etiopathogenic factors that have determined the corneal trophic ulcers, the treatment and the complications occurred.


RESULTS
The study spot-lighted two main causes responsible for the corneal trophic ulcers: ocular and systemic disorders. For many patients the etiopathogenic factor is multiple.


CONCLUSIONS
1. Corneal neurotrophic ulcer is a severe complication of an ophthalmic or a systemic disorder. 2. The moderate outcome of ophthalmic complications require early treatment, adjusted for each patient. 3. Prevention of the corneal neurotrophic ulcers is the best method of treatment.
Damian
Carmen
C
Clinica de Oftalmologie Craiova.
Craitoiu
Stefania
S
Preda
Mirela
M
Manescu
Rodica
R
Irimia
Anca
A
Marinescu
Florentina
F
D003261:Contact Lenses; D003315:Cornea / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014945:Wound Healing
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions