Coexistence of neuropathic corneal pain, corneal nerve abnormalities, depression, and low quality of life.

Purpose: To evaluate the quality of life (QoL), mental health conditions and corneal morphology in neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) subjects without a significant ocular surface disease.

Methods: A composite questionnaire was administered to 228 consecutive subjects, assessing the pain intensity, duration, and quality using a modified version of the Self-Administered Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) and Pain Detect (PD) questionnaires. Subjects diagnosed with possible central NCP and two sub-groups of patients diagnosed with peripheral ocular pain completed an additional battery of mental health questionnaires and were examined by In Vivo Confocal Microscopy (IVCM).

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment of allergic eye diseases.

Purpose Of Review: To analyze if recommendations given before and during the COVID-19 pandemic are still a valid option for patients suffering of ocular allergy (OA).

Recent Findings: During the last year many doctors and patients requested suggestions for the treatment of OA patients in COVID-19 time. Most of them were given by phone calls and emails following the recommendations given by Scientific Societies.

Efficacy and Tolerability of Ketotifen in the Treatment Of Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis: Comparison between Ketotifen 0.025% and 0.05% Eye Drops.

: To study the tolerability and efficacy of two formulations of topical ketotifen ophthalmic solutions for the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC).: 81 active SAC patients were treated with either ketotifen 0.025% or 0.