Effects of Topical Gabapentin on Ocular Pain and Tear Secretion

Effects of Topical Gabapentin on Ocular Pain and Tear Secretion

Neuropathic ocular pain is a frequent occurrence in medium to severe dry eye disease (DED). Only palliative treatments, such as lubricants and anti-inflammatory drugs, are available to alleviate patients’ discomfort. Anesthetic drugs are not indicated, because they may interfere with the neural feed...

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Main Authors: Maurizio Cammalleri, Rosario Amato, Melania Olivieri, Salvatore Pezzino, Paola Bagnoli, Massimo Dal Monte, Dario Rusciano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
neuropathic ocular pain
dry eye syndrome
corneal sensitivity
lacrimal gland
autonomous nervous system
aquaporin 5
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.671238/full

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