Herpes Doctor

Herpes Keratitis, commonly known as Eye Herpes is an inflammation of the cornea,
the clear dome that covers the front part of the eye. Herpes
Keratitis is caused by the Herpes Simplex viruses.

Yes, you should see a doctor if you suspect you have Herpes
Keratitis. Although many cases of Eye Herpes are harmless
and go away on their own, some cases can be very severe and cause
permanent damage.

The answer to this question is yes, but it's not quite as simple as that.
Normally you do not catch Herpes Keratitis as it
is a complication that can sometimes follow Herpes Simplex

There are about 500,000 people in the US with a history of
Herpetic eye disease. Herpes is a very common family of viruses,
and most people carry some sort of Herpes virus in them for
life.

Herpes keratitis, or Eye Herpes, is caused by a reactivation of the already present virus Herpes Simplex. It is not known why theses viruses can
cause Keratitis in some people and not others.

Vidarabine is an antiviral opthalmic treatment (eye drops) for Herpes
Keratitis (Eye Herpes). It is sold under the brand name Vira-A and is only available on
prescription from your doctor.

Trifluridine is an antiviral medicine in the form of eye drops
used to treat Eye Herpes Keratitis. It is only available on prescription
from your doctor. The common brand name is Viroptic made by King Pharmaceuticals

Eye Herpes, or Herpes Simplex Keratitls is a fairly common complication of Herpes Simplex. Mostly it's harmless but there can be complications with severe cases.