Corneal nerves and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an in vivo corneal confocal imaging study.

Raoul Kanav KhannaSophie CataneseHélène BlascoPierre-Jean PisellaPhilippe Corcia

Published in: Journal of neurology (2024)

The present study does not support the use of in vivo corneal confocal microscopy as an early diagnostic or prognostic tool for ALS. Further research, especially longitudinal investigations, is needed to understand any potential corneal innervation changes as ALS progresses.

Keyphrases

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
optical coherence tomography
wound healing
high resolution
cataract surgery
risk assessment
photodynamic therapy
climate change
fluorescence imaging