What is Neurotrophic Keratopathy?  What is the treatment for Neurotrophic Keratopathy?

Neurotrophic keratopathy (ulcer) develops from the loss of sensitivity of the cornea.  This leads to decrease blinking and tear production.  Many conditions can cause this including; contact lenses wear, exposure keratopathy, after eye surgery, herpes simplex or zoster infection and certain eye medication.  Treatment involves lubricating the eye with artificial tears and ointments, antibiotic ointments, patching, or a surgical procedure (tarsorrhaphy.)

Treatment

     Treating underlining condition

     Artificial tears and ointments

     Antibiotic ointments

     Taping lid closed or patch

     Surgically closing lid (tarsorrhaphy)