Herpes Simplex Keratitis

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the clear part (maybe white part) of your eye or your cornea. If the infection is not treated, it may go deeper into your cornea or iris. This can be very serious and lead to blindness if not treated.

3 popular Herpes Simplex Keratitis drugs

$14.13+
Acyclovir
Generic Sitavig, Zovirax
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$75.87+
Fluorometholone
Generic Fml Forte, Fml Liquifilm, Fml
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$174+
Trifluridine
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Name

Herpes Keratitis

About this topic

What drugs may be needed?

Treat the virus,Ease the itch,Lower swelling,Keep your eyes moist

Body systems

Emergency Medicine,Ocular

What are other common names?

Dendritic Keratitis,Eye Herpes,Eye Infection,Herpes Eye Infection,Herpes Simplex,Herpes Simplex Keratitis,Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis,HSV,HSV Eye Infection,Iridocyclitis,Ocular Herpes,Stromal Keratitis

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