Neurotrophic or Neuropathic?

Understanding the difference and clinical implications

By: Roxanna Potter, OD

Contact Lens Spectrum July 1, 2025 Vol 40, Issue JulyAugust 2025 Page(s): 18,20,22,24

Roxanna Potter, OD

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: Roxanna Potter, OD, is an optometrist whose clinical writing focuses on ocular surface disease and corneal nerve disorders. In Contact Lens Spectrum, she has discussed the clinical distinction between neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic corneal pain, including how these conditions can overlap with dry eye symptoms and require careful evaluation of underlying etiology.

Roxanna T. Potter

Bio: Roxanna T. Potter, OD, is an optometrist whose continuing education work focuses on orthokeratology, contact lenses, and myopia management. She authored a Contact Lens Spectrum continuing education activity on orthokeratology as a modality for refractive correction and myopia control, including patient selection, safety considerations, limitations, and approaches to maximizing myopia control effect. Dr. Potter has participated in non-COPE continuing education lectures for Contact Lens Spectrum and the GP Lens Institute.

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