5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Intravitreal injections can lead to neurotrophic keratitis (NK), especially after the third injection, affecting corneal nerve health.

• 2

  Anti-VEGF injections may cause more corneal damage than other types due to VEGF's role in corneal nerve regeneration.

• 3

  Risk factors for NK include diabetes, stroke, autoimmune diseases, dry eye history, and multiple ocular surgeries.

• 4

  Corneal sensitivity testing is crucial for NK assessment, and eye drops should not be used prior to testing to avoid false results.

• 5

  Early detection of NK is vital for intervention, as the disease progresses and becomes harder to treat, risking vision loss.