HSV endotheliitis is categorized into three main forms, namely disciform, which is the most common, diffuse, and linear, based on the pattern of endothelial dysfunction and stromal edema. Intraocular pressure may be elevated secondary to trabeculitis.

Herpetic disciform keratitis is a primary endotheliitis resulting in both stromal and epithelial edema in a round (disciform) distribution with keratic precipitates underlying the area of edema.

Disciform keratitis is a deeper, disc-shaped, localized area of secondary corneal stromal edema and haze accompanied by anterior uveitis. This form may cause ache, photophobia, and reversible vision loss.

The hallmark of HSV keratitis is the presence of multiple small branching epithelial dendrites on the surface of the cornea. Although often times it first presents as a coarse, punctuate epithelial keratitis, which may be mistaken for a viral keratitis.

Mar 10, 2024 · Herpes simplex keratitis is a common and potentially blinding condition caused by recurrent corneal infections with the herpes simplex (HSV) virus. The presentations of herpes simplex keratitis vary with conditions such as herpetic dendrites, geographical ulcers, stromal keratitis, disciform keratitis, and neurotrophic keratopathy.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis is an infectious disease of the cornea. Diagnosis and management of the patient with HSV infection of the cornea. Minimize visual loss, relieve pain and discomfort, and minimize structural damage to the cornea associated with HSV keratitis by improving the diagnosis and management of this disease entity.

Nov 4, 2024 · Herpes viral eye infections, also known as herpes simplex keratitis, are a leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. Caused primarily by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), these infections typically affect the cornea and can lead to serious vision complications if …