Type of Eye Herpes

Different type of Eye Herpes

This type of eye infection varies from a simple eye infection to a condition that may cause blindness:

Stromal keratitis

This condition occurs when the infection settles into the deeper layers of cornea. This infection leads to loss of vision, scarring, and even blindness. Although, it is one of the rarest eye infection but according to NEI, it is one of the leading causes of corneal scarring.

Herpes keratitis

It is one of the most common viral corneal eye herpes infections. In this condition, ocular herpes affects the top layer of the cornea and generally cures without scarring.

Iridocyclitis

The iris and adjoining tissues inside the eye becomes inflamed in this type of serious eye condition. It causes blurred vision, sensitivity to light, redness and pain. It affects the frontal portions of the eye.