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Eye Herpes



Introduction: Eye Herpes

An infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is also known as ocular herpes and herpes keratitis. The inflammation of the eye caused by the herpes virus can spread from the surface layers to deeper parts of the cornea and can have serious complications especially if untreated.

Symptoms of Eye Herpes

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Medical Textbooks Online about Eye Herpes

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs"
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Eye Herpes

  • Previous infection with herpes simplex virus (cold sores)
  • Contact lenses

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Treatments for Eye Herpes

  • Urgent review by ophthalmologist
  • Antiviral treatment - acyclovir ointment

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Videos for Eye Herpes

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Types of Eye Herpes

  • Herpex Simplex virus

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