Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Herpetic keratitis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Unilateral or bilateral; Eye is red, swollen, and painful; photophobia

PhysicalFindings

Ciliary flush; discharge;
visual acuity decreased

ClinicalTests

Fluorescein stain confirms dendritic lesions

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Infection of cornea

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Valacyclovir;
don’t use steroids -> it will increase production of virus --> bindless;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/eye-disorders/corneal-disorders/herpes-simplex-keratitis