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Herpes Keratitis: How To Treat and Prevent This Eye Infection

Christabel EgbeamabyChristabel Egbeama
September 15, 2024
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Herpes Keratitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors of This Disease
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One of the many common eye infections is herpes keratitis caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus attacks the cornea of the eyes, irritating it and making it get inflamed. Over time, if not treated, this could lead to a more serious problem like vision impairment or even blindness. It could be a small irritation in the eyes which could gradually turn into a slight threatening condition. This is the reality for many people who are dealing with herpes. In this article, we are going to look at how to prevent herpes and how to treat this condition if ever you get it.

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  • Treatment of Herpes Keratitis
  • Prevention of Herpes Keratitis
  • Are There Any Complications of Herpes Keratitis?
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Treatment of Herpes Keratitis

There are a combination of treatment options that go into managing an infection like herpes keratitis.

Antiviral Medications: These are typically the first line of defense for herpes keratitis. It comes in oral and topical forms. One of the many antiviral medications is acyclovir, which helps to reduce the activities of the virus and speed up recovery.

Steroid Eye Drops: Sometimes, inflammation might be one of the dominant symptoms of herpes keratitis. In that case, steroid Eye Drops can be used to reduce the swelling and reduce the chances of a damaged eye.

Cycloplegic Eye Drops: These are another type of eye drops that relaxes the muscles inside the eyes, relieving the pain and the discomfort of the infection.

Corneal Transplantation: Corneal transplantation is only an option in very severe cases where the cornea has been damaged. This surgery is done to restore vision to the eyes.

Prevention of Herpes Keratitis

Although there’s no specific vaccine for herpes keratitis, you can get the herpes zoster vaccine (the one used to prevent shingles). This vaccine may help your immune system handle herpes viruses better. The eye infection is recurrent in nature so it’s best to avoid anything that would trigger the infection from coming back. This could be anything like stress, and itching of the eyes.

However, once you spot herpes keratitis, it’s best to start treatment with your pharmacy or hospital immediately. The more time wasted, the worse your vision becomes. If you’re able to manage herpes keratitis well and avoid serious eye problems, you can keep the level of recurrence under control.

Are There Any Complications of Herpes Keratitis?

Yes, herpes keratitis can lead to more serious problems like scarring of the cornea. If the infection gets severe, scars your cornea, causing it to get blurry over time. In the worst cases, the damaged cornea can be so severe that it leads to blindness.

Bottom Line

Herpes keratitis is an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), the same virus responsible for genital herpes. It targets the cornea, leading to irritation and inflammation that, if untreated, can escalate to serious complications like vision impairment or blindness. While there isn’t a vaccine specifically for herpes keratitis, getting the herpes zoster vaccine (often used for shingles) might help your immune system handle these viruses better.

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Christabel Egbeama

Christabel Egbeama

Christabel Egbeama is a health writer and aspiring consultant engineer who recently completed her bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Her passion for safety in the construction industry led her to delve into public health writing. Having undergone training in health, safety, and environment, Christabel has established a foundation rich in comprehending the broader spectrum of health and its benefits for individuals across various ages and professions. She now produces compelling holistic health articles aimed at guiding individuals towards informed decisions for a healthier tomorrow, encouraging lifestyle modifications.

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