The disease eye herpes is an infection with herpes simplex viruses (HSV). There are two different types of this virus, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 mainly affects the region of the mouth and is responsible, among other things, for the well-known lip herpes. This type is also mainly responsible for eye herpes. Type … Causes of eye herpes
The following article provides information about ocular herpes (herpes on the eye), which usually occurs as corneal inflammation (herpes corneae). Causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of herpes disease of the eye are explained below. What is ocular herpes? Ocular herpes is an inflammation of one or both eyes. It usually affects the cornea (herpes corneae), … Ocular Herpes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
General information Eye herpes refers to an infection of the eye with herpes viruses. Different structures of the eye can be affected (nerves, cornea, etc.). The viruses are either viruses of the herpes simplex group (HSV), which in turn can be divided into type 1 and type 2, or varicella zoster viruses. These viruses all … Eye herpes – You must know that!
Synonyms Herpes simplex corneae, herpes simplex keratitis, herpetic keratitisThe herpes on the eye is called herpes corneae in the technical language. This is usually understood to be an infection of the eye with the herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. The herpes simplex virus in general migrates retrogradely (regressing) after first contact along … Symptoms of eye herpes
Introduction Zovirax® Eye Ointment is a medication against herpes viruses, especially against herpes simplex viruses. It is therefore an antiviral (medicine against viruses). If the eye is affected by herpes viruses, blisters form on the cornea. Application Since the eye ointment is an antiviral, Zovirax® Eye Ointment is only effective against virus-related infectious diseases of … Zovirax eye ointment
Contraindications Zovirax® Eye Ointment should not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valaciclovir. The ointment should also not be used if the immune system is very weak or if the mucous membrane of the eye is not intact. Interactions There are no known interactions when using Zovirax® eye ointment. However, the doctor … Contraindications | Zovirax eye ointment
