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  2. Herpes simplex keratitis - Wikipedia

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    Herpetic simplex keratitis is a form of keratitis caused by recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the cornea. [ 1 ] It begins with infection of epithelial cells on the surface of the eye and retrograde infection of nerves serving the cornea. [ 2 ]

  3. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is generally with antiviral pills such as acyclovir. Steroid eye drops and drops to dilate the pupil may also be used. The herpes zoster vaccine is recommended for prevention in those over the age of 50. [2] HZO is the second most common manifestation of shingles, the first being involvement of skin of the thorax.

  4. Keratitis - Wikipedia

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    Keratitis is a condition in which the eye's cornea, the clear dome on the front surface of the eye, becomes inflamed. [1] The condition is often marked by moderate to intense pain and usually involves any of the following symptoms: pain, impaired eyesight, photophobia (light sensitivity), red eye and a 'gritty' sensation. [2]

  5. Herpes - Wikipedia

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    Herpes simplex, often known simply as herpes, is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. [5] Herpes infections are categorized by the area of the body that is infected. The two major types of herpes are oral herpes and genital herpes , though other forms also exist.

  6. Shingles - Wikipedia

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    Motor involvement, [10] including weakness especially in "motor herpes zoster". [76] Eye involvement: trigeminal nerve involvement (as seen in herpes ophthalmicus) should be treated early and aggressively as it may lead to blindness. Involvement of the tip of the nose in the zoster rash is a strong predictor of herpes ophthalmicus. [77]

  7. Ganciclovir - Wikipedia

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    Ganciclovir is also available in slow-release formulations for insertion into the vitreous humour of the eye, as treatment for CMV retinitis (associated with HIV infection). A topical ophthalmic gel preparation of ganciclovir was recently [when?] approved for the treatment of acute herpes simplex keratitis. [citation needed]

  8. Corneal ulcer - Wikipedia

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    Viral keratitis causes corneal ulceration. It is caused most commonly by herpes simplex, herpes zoster and adenoviruses. It can also be caused by coronaviruses and many other viruses. Herpes virus cause a dendritic ulcer, which can recur and relapse over the lifetime of an individual.

  9. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis, caused by herpes simplex viruses, can be serious and requires treatment with aciclovir. Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is a highly contagious disease caused by one of two enteroviruses , enterovirus 70 and coxsackievirus A24.

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