neuroparalytic keratitis


neu·ro·tro·phic ker·a·ti·tis

inflammation of the cornea after corneal anesthesia. Synonym(s): neuroparalytic keratitis

neu·ro·tro·phic ker·a·ti·tis

(nūr'ō-trō'fik ker'ă-tī'tis) Inflammation or decreased corneal sensation of the cornea after corneal anesthesia.
Synonym(s): neuroparalytic keratitis.

neuroparalytic keratitis

The dull and slightly cloudy insensitive cornea seen in lesions of the fifth nerve. Synonym: neurotrophic keratitisSee also: keratitis