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Ophthalmology • Refractive Surgery
What alternative treatments do you recommend trying for patients struggling with persistent, chronic ocular surface pain following refractive surgery unresponsive to traditional methods (i.e., lubrication, topical cyclosporine, punctal plugs)?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
The first step is to identify the underlying cause of pain.
If nociceptive: Target the visible source of pain.
If peripheral neuropathic (e.g., due to corneal nerve abnormalities): Consider topical therapies that modulate nerve function, such as autologous blood-derived ...
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