Herpes simplex keratitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common presentation of herpes simplex keratitis?
A
Dendritic corneal ulcer
2
Q
List the features of herpes simplex keratitis.
A
- Red, painful eye
- Photophobia
- Epiphora
- Visual acuity may be decreased
- Fluorescein staining may show an epithelial ulcer
3
Q
True or False: Visual acuity is always decreased in herpes simplex keratitis.
A
False
4
Q
What is the immediate management step for herpes simplex keratitis?
A
Referral to an ophthalmologist
5
Q
What topical medication is used to treat herpes simplex keratitis?
A
Topical aciclovir
6
Q
Fill in the blank: Herpes simplex keratitis can cause _______.
A
Photophobia
7
Q
What might fluorescein staining reveal in a patient with herpes simplex keratitis?
A
Epithelial ulcer
