Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · May 2021
Assessment of Tactile Sensitivity Threshold Using Cochet-Bonnet Esthesiometer and Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments and Their Use in Corneal Neurotization.
Although the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer (CBE) measures corneal sensitivity, it has heretofore only been tested on the index pulp. Tactile skin sensitivity thresholds are measured with Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments (SWM). This study measured skin sensitivity thresholds in healthy individuals using CBE and SWM, and compared both instruments in territories involved in corneal neurotization. ⋯ We have reported the first mapping of skin sensitivity thresholds using CBE. Thresholds measured with CBE and SWM were coherent. The use of CBE on the skin is particularly relevant to the field of corneal neurotization.