Herpes keratitis, or herpes simplex virus keratitis, is primarily treated with antiviral eye drops or ointments, but when there is a severe condition or multiple recurrences, medication may be taken by mouth.
Herpes simplex virus keratitis is a disease that follows infection of the cornea by the herpes simplex virus and may recur. It is often treated with antiviral medications such as ganciclovir, acyclovir, and ansitabine eye drops or eye ointment, and preparations such as trifluorothymidine riboside eye drops, famciclovir, or valacyclovir may also be used to treat the disease.
For recurrent episodes, severe disease, or onset after corneal transplantation, oral antiviral medications such as ganciclovir and acyclovir are required; when there is a significant immune-inflammatory response, hormones, such as dexamethasone, are used, and treatment is combined with antiviral medications, such as ganciclovir.
When herpes simplex virus keratitis occurs, it is important to seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized medication.