Ashwin Kumar

HERPETIC EYE DISEASE:
Generally this disease is caused  when the immune system of the body is weakened by some other health problem.
Two of these viruses can cause infections in the eye, which is called herpetic eye disease. These two viruses are not the same virus that causes genital herpes.he other virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called herpes simplex type 1. It usually causes an infection of the cornea. This infection is called herpes simplex keratitis.
DIAGNOSIS:
The two different types of herpetic eye disease have different symptoms. One thing they have in common, however, is that they can both be very painful because they affect the nerves directly.
The problem is likely to be herpes zoster ophthalmicus are:
1.Pain in and around only one eye
2.Redness, rash, or sores on the eyelids and around the eyes, especially on the forehead (Sometimes the rash breaks out on the tip of the nose.)
3.Redness of the eye
4.Swelling and cloudiness of the cornea.
The problem is likely to be herpes simplex keratitis are:
1.Pain in and around only one eye
2.Redness of the eye
3.Decreased vision
4.Feeling of dirt or “grit” in the eye
5.Overflowing tears
6.Pain when looking at bright light
7.Swelling or cloudiness of the cornea
TREATMENT:
Because herpes is a virus, antibiotics such as penicillin are not an effective treatment. The only drugs that will work against herpes infections are antiviral medications.herpetic eye disease can be painful even after several days of treatment when the eye is starting to look better. This can be discouraging, but it does not mean that the treatment is a failure. The medicines are working, and the pain will go away eventually.