Articles Tagged ‘herpes simplex keratitis’

Microbial Keratitis And Contact Lens Relation

Microbial keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear lens of the eye, which is caused by a bacteria, virus or fungi. Keratitis can also be caused by injury to the eye or by chronic dry eyes resulting from aging or Sjogren’s syndrome. People who wear contact lenses are at higher risk for developing [...]

Herpes Viral Infection of The Eye Review

A herpes viral infection of the eye is caused by the same virus that causes cold sores herpes. Also known as ocular herpes, this condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus. When a person has a herpes viral infection of the eye, they develop a sore inside the eyelid or on the cornea itself. [...]

Herpes Simplex Keratitis Treatment – What Are My Options?

Herpes simplex keratitis is in layman’s terms eye herpes that is caused by a herpes virus affecting the cornea of the eye. In most cases, herpes viral infection of the eyes affects only one eye, but in very rare occurrences can spread to the other eye if left untreated. Once, a herpes virus enters a [...]

7 Fungal Keratitis Facts

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