Herpes simplex virus causes two types of infections in humans. Type 1 affects the face, and type 2 affects the genitals. When the infection affects the eye, it is known as herpes simplex viral keratitis. Herpes infection is contagious and spreads through skin contact. After an initial herpes infection, the virus remains in the body in a dormant state. Reactivating triggers include stress, UV exposure, medications like steroids, trauma, etc. Herpes keratitis presents with redness of the eye, blurry vision, tearing, eye discharge and rash, eye pain, and light sensitivity. Keratitis affecting the deeper layers of the cornea can cause scarring and blindness. Oral and topical antivirals are used in the treatment.
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Query: Hi doctor,I have skin sores due to the hot springs, so I used Mupirocin cream. I have attached the picture. Now I feel better as it is healing. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it looks like a bacterial infection. Mupirocin ointment is a very good choice of topical antibiotic. Are the lesions painful, itchy, or foul-smelling with discharge? Before the lesion, was ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a treatment plan for keratitis.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from stromal viral keratitis. My doctor mentioned in my report as stromal keratitis (herpes). Is that herpes? Also I was prescribed Pred forte, Add Tears and Acivir ointment. Are these right medicines? This is the second episode after five years. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me share some facts about viral infection of eye. Primary viral infection of the eye is usually followed by recurrent infection that may involve any or all layers of cornea. Cornea has three layers: epithelium, stroma and endothelium. It is when the stroma affect... Read Full »
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