Neurotrophic Keratitis

Study highlights link between diabetes mellitus and corneal ulcers

A recent retrospective analysis examined the association between diabetes mellitus, neurotrophic keratopathy, and corneal ulcers. The study reviewed 136,992 health records from patients visiting a university outpatient clinic between January 2003 and February 2024. Of these, 11,338 had diabetes, and 3,168 developed corneal ulcers—a prevalence rate of 2.3% for ulcers...