During the first episode of HSV infection, most patients require analgesia, but opiate-containing analgesics are best avoided because they may cause constipation. Local treatment involves keeping ...

Studies have been published to detect potential causes. Although diffuse lamellar keratitis has been related to immunologic or toxic reaction of some type of contaminant in the laminar interface ...

The European Commission has approved SIFI's Akantior as the first therapy anywhere in the world for acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), an ultra-rare parasitic infection that can lead to blindness.

There are 8 herpesvirus types currently known to infect humans, including Herpes simplex viruses, varicella-zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and human ...

Punctate epithelial erosions may be treated with artificial tears. In some disorders, topical antibiotic is added to the treatment. Patients should discontinue contact lens wear until recovery.

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