Case Review: Neurotrophic Keratitis and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Case Review: Neurotrophic Keratitis and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Pupil Pod

13/12/2022 10:09PM

Episode Synopsis "Case Review: Neurotrophic Keratitis and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome"

In this special live episode of Pupil Pod, hosted by YoungMD Connect, Sila Bal, MD, MPH, and Brent Kramer, MD, reviewed the unique case of an 18-year-old woman with decreased vision and recurrent corneal erosion as a manifestation of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)—a degenerative nerve condition. Dr. Kramer outlined his approach to the case, including the diagnostic testing he performed, and explained the pathogenesis and causes of neurotrophic keratitis (NK) and the association between NK and CRPS. Further, he describes how he managed this unique condition and the patient’s outcome from treatment.

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