Addressing the Corneal Nerves in DED Care

Think of treating DED as a marathon, not a sprint. If we pace ourselves and find the right points to intervene at the outset, we can often forestall the tissue damage, nerve dysfunction, and frustrations associated with longstanding DED.

By
Caroline Watson, MD
April 1, 2025
10 min

Ophthalmology Management

Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

#1

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Miami, FL
Key Differentiators
- Ophthalmology
- Cornea and External Disease
- Dry Eye Disease
#2

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Boston, MA
Key Differentiators
- Ophthalmology
- Cornea and External Disease
- Neuro-ophthalmology
#3

Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

Baltimore, MD
Key Differentiators
- Ophthalmology
- Cornea and External Disease
- Neuro-ophthalmology
#4

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology

San Francisco, CA
Key Differentiators
- Ophthalmology
- Cornea and External Disease
- Dry Eye Disease
#5

Duke University Eye Center

Durham, NC
Key Differentiators
- Ophthalmology
- Cornea and External Disease
- Neuro-ophthalmology

Addressing the Corneal Nerves in DED Care

Top Institutions in Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology

Duke University Eye Center

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Addressing the Corneal Nerves in DED Care

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