This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structure, neurochemical content, and
functions of corneal nerves, with special emphasis on human corneal nerves. A revised
interpretation of human corneal nerve architecture is presented based on recent
observations obtained by in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), immunohistochemistry, and
ultrastructural analyses of serial-sectioned human corneas. Current data on the
neurotransmitter and neuropeptide contents of corneal nerves are discussed, as are the …