Herpes keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
A
Herpes keratitis
2
Q
What is keratitis?
A
Inflammation of the cornea.
3
Q
What pattern is observed in herpes keratitis on fluorescein instillation?
A
Dendritic (tree-like) pattern.
4
Q
True or False: Herpes keratitis always causes vesicles around the eye.
A
False. May or may not cause vesicles around the eye as well.
5
Q
What are the treatment options for herpes keratitis?
A
Topical acyclovir or valacyclovir.
6
Q
Herpes keratitis presents with
A
Eye pain/redness
Photophobia
Blurred vision
