Infective keratitis

Question 1

What is the most common presentation of herpes simplex keratitis?

Answer 1

A dendritic corneal ulcer.

Question 2

What are the features of herpes simplex keratitis?

Answer 2

Red, painful eye; photophobia; epiphora; decreased visual acuity; fluorescein staining may show an epithelial ulcer.

Question 3

What is the management for herpes simplex keratitis?

Answer 3

Immediate referral to an ophthalmologist and topical aciclovir.