A chronic pain condition due to nerve damage or dysfunction in the corneal region.
Severe eye pain, burning, foreign body sensation and light sensitivity (photophobia)
Can result from trauma, surgery (e.g., refractive surgery), infections, or conditions like dry eye disease that affect corneal nerves.
The pain is due to abnormal signalling in the corneal nerves, which may become sensitized or dysfunctional, leading to persistent pain.
No FDA approved treatment.
OKYO is the first company to receive an investigational new drug (IND) application clearance by FDA to clinically evaluate a drug specifically to treat NCP
