Inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea irritation. Excess tears, senstivity to light, lesions in cornea leading to blindness.

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Is a herpes infection that can affect different parts of the eye.

Herpes Keratitis

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Signs and Symptoms of Herpes Keratitis

Herpes infections caused by *HSV-1* can sometimes spread to the eye from other areas of the body, which may result in keratoconjunctivitis.

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