Overview
What is herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What are the signs and symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is included in the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the pathophysiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the pathophysiology of recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What causes herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Where can patient education resources for herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis be found?
What is the incidence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis in the US?
What is the prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection?
Which patient groups have the highest prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the prognosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
How is infectious epithelial keratitis characterized?
What are physical findings characteristic of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
How is herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis categorized?
How are the corneal vesicles of infectious epithelial keratitis characterized?
How are the dendritic ulcers of infectious epithelial keratitis characterized?
How are the geographic ulcers of infectious epithelial keratitis characterized?
How are the marginal ulcers of infectious epithelial keratitis characterized?
What is the characteristic presentation of neurotrophic keratopathy?
How is necrotizing stromal keratitis characterized?
How is immune stromal keratitis (ASK) characterized?
How is herpes simplex virus (HSV) endotheliitis characterized?
How is herpes simplex virus (HSV) endotheliitis classified?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Keratitis?
Workup
How is herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis diagnosed?
What is the role of lab studies in the diagnosis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Which lab studies are performed in the workup of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of slit-lamp photography in the workup of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Treatment
What is the focus of treatment for herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of topical therapy for the management of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of antiviral therapy for the management of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of debridement in the management of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Which specialists should be consulted in the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is included in the treatment of stromal keratitis?
How is herpes simplex virus (HSV) endotheliitis treated?
How is neurotrophic keratopathy treated in patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is included in the long-term monitoring of patients with herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
What is the role of keratoplasty in the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
How is recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis prevented?
What is the role of vaccines in the prevention of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
Medications
What is the role of medications in the treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis?
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Herpes simplex virus dendritic ulcer.
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Herpes simplex virus dendritic ulcer stained with fluorescein.
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Large paracentral herpes simplex virus dendritic corneal ulcer.
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Recurrent herpes simplex virus dendritic ulcer stained with rose bengal, with an adjacent stromal scar.
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Healing herpes simplex virus dendritic ulcer stained with fluorescein.
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Herpes simplex virus geographic ulcer stained with fluorescein and rose bengal.
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Neurotrophic keratopathy with epithelial defect stained with rose bengal.
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Large neurotrophic ulcer stained with rose bengal.
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Active immune stromal keratitis.
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Inactive immune stromal keratitis.
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Disciform endotheliitis with secondary stromal corneal ulceration.