{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Searching for Silence: Corneal Sensitivity Testing in NK","description":"Thanks for your interest in this podcast. Please read this important program information before listening.\n\nEpisode Description\n\nIn this podcast, experts Francis Mah, MD; and Amy Nau, OD, FAAO, Dipl, CCLRT; discuss how to identify neurotrophic keratitis in practice, highlighting indications for corneal sensitivity testing based on patient history and examination findings. Faculty will also examine how to stage and treat neurotrophic keratitis once diagnosed.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nUpon successful completion of this activity, you should be better prepared to:\n\nDescribe the signs and symptoms that contribute to a diagnosis of neurotrophic keratitis, including reduced or absent corneal sensitivity\nIntegrate the Mackie classification system to stage neurotrophic keratitis as part of the comprehensive clinical evaluation\nSummarize recommendations for corneal sensitivity testing based on patient history and clinical findings\n\nAcknowledgment of Educational Grant Support\n\nThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Dompé US.\n\nFaculty:\n\nFrancis Mah, MD\n\nDirector, Cornea Service\nCo-Director, Refractive Surgery Service\nScripps Clinic Torrey Pines\nLa Jolla, CA\n\nDisclosures: Advisor, Consultant, Speaker, Honoraria Recipient: AbbVie, Alcon, Aperta, Azura, Bausch + Lomb, BioTissue, BVI, ClearSight, Evolve, Eyenovia, EyeYon, Glaukos, Invirsa, iView, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Kala Bio, Lenz Therapeutics, OcuTerra, OSRX, PMN, PolyActiva, Puget Sound Therapeutics, Signal12, Sophia Bio, STAAR, Sydnexis, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Viatris, Yuyu Pharma, Zeiss; Ownership Interests in Privately Held Companies: Avellino Group, Eyenovia, Horizon Surgical Systems, iView, Kala Bio, Okogen, OSRX, Puget Sound Therapeutics, Signal12, Sophia Bio, Sydnexis\n\nAmy Nau, OD, FAAO, Dipl, CCLRT\n\nAdjunct Associate Professor\nNew England College of Optometry\nCo-Owner, Forefront Eye Care\nCo-Founder/CEO, Eyewell\nBoston, MA\n\nDisclosures: Advisor, Consultant, Speaker, Honoraria Recipient: InMode; Speakers Bureau: Tarsus, Vital Tears; Equity Owner: Eyewell, Forefront Eye Care; Other: Educational Sponsorship: BioTissue, Dompé, Glaukos, InMode, LacriFill, Lumenis, Ocubio, RxSight\n\nFaculty, Staff, and Planners’ Disclosures\n\nIn accordance with ACCME Guidelines, PER® has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest for faculty, staff, and planners prior to the start of this activity by using a multistep process.\n\nThe staff of Physicians’ Education Resource®, LLC, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.\n\nThis podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® editorial staff based on a live activity developed with this faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool.\n\nTo learn more about this topic, including clinical trial data of therapies used for neurotrophic keratitis, go to https://www.gotoper.com/courses/searching-for-silence-corneal-sensitivity-testing-in-nk-9b9i.\n\nRelease Date\n\nJune 15, 2026\n\nExpiration Date\n\nJune 15, 2027\n\nOff-Label Disclosure and Disclaimer\n\nThis activity may or may not discuss investigational, unapproved, or off-label use of drugs. Learners are advised to consult prescribing information for any products discussed. The information provided in this accredited activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional relative to diagnostic, treatment, or management options for a specific patient’s medical condition. The opinions expressed in the content are solely those of the individual faculty members and do not reflect those of PER® or any company that provided commercial support for this activity.","author_name":"Optometry Times On the Air","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5026553-optometry-times-on-the-air","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43699373/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}