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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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    Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), also known as ophthalmic zoster, is shingles involving the eye or the surrounding area. Common signs include a rash of the forehead with swelling of the eyelid . There may also be eye pain and redness, inflammation of the conjunctiva , cornea or uvea , and sensitivity to light .

  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. Keratoconjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Keratoconjunctivitis is frequently caused by viral infections in and around the eyes. A particularly common cause of this is the herpes simplex virus.In some people, the infection may become chronic and keratoconjunctivitis may present during flare-ups of variable frequency.

  6. Herpes - Wikipedia

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    Common infection of the skin or mucosa may affect the face and mouth (orofacial herpes), genitalia (genital herpes), or hands (herpetic whitlow). More serious disorders occur when the virus infects and damages the eye ( herpes keratitis ), or invades the central nervous system, damaging the brain (herpes encephalitis).

  7. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2 - Wikipedia

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    While asleep, applying overnight eye gel and using sensitive skin medical tape or an eye patch to keep the eye closed or using a moisture chamber can protect the eye. Taking these precautions is extremely important to preserve the health and functionality of the eye and prevent corneal abrasions and corneal ulcers.

  8. Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?

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    A new study has identified a potential link between Alzheimer’s disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). The new research also found that tau protein in the brain, considered a hallmark ...

  9. Nummular keratitis - Wikipedia

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    Nummular keratitis is a feature of viral keratoconjunctivitis. It is a common feature of adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (an ocular adenovirus infection), [1] as well as approximately 1/3rd of cases of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus infections. It represents the presence of anterior stromal infiltrates.