Overview
Eye Infection by Herpes Simplex Virus also known as herpes keratitis usually caused by the spread of the infection by either Herpes Simplex type 1 virus or type 2 virus which mainly affects the lips, mouth and genital area.Signs and Symptoms
Painful blisters or vesicles around the eye, the lips and mouth or genital area, Fever, Excessive tearing of the eye, Redness of the eye, Sensitivity to light, Foreign body sensation in the eyeCommon Causes
Sharing drinks or food with someone with herpes simplex virus infection, Kissing someone with herpes simplex virus infection, Sharing eating utensils with someone with herpes simplex virus infection, Sexual contact with someone with herpes simplex virus infectionRisk Factors
Injury to the eye, Have genital herpes infection, Have oral herpes infection, Weakened immune systemInvestigation Techniques
Eye examination, Tzanck smear, Viral culture, Immunofluorescence, SerologyTreatment and Prevention
Oral acyclovir or famciclovir or valacyclovir, Antiviral eye drops, Steroid eye dropsPsychological Issues
Stress
