Herpes Keratitis is a viral infection of
the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two major types of
the virus. Type I is the most common and primarily infects the face, causing
the familiar "cold sore" or "fever blister."
Type II is the
sexually transmitted form of herpes, infecting the genitals.
The symptoms of herpes keratitis may
include pain, redness, blurred vision, tearing, discharge and sensitivity to
light.
Herpes keratitis can severely damage your
eye if it is left untreated.
It is very important to consult an
ophthalmologist before beginning any treatment, because some medications or eye
drops may actually make the infection worse.
For more details you can read the original
article on geteyesmart.org.
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