Viral infection of the cornea is often caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which frequently leaves what is called a ‘dendritic ulcer’. Keratitis is a condition in which the eye’s cornea, the ...

IP-qualified since:November 2018. A 47-year-old male patient explains that he has recently been diagnosed with herpes simplex keratitis at the practice down the road. He was prescribed an acyclovir ...

Swimming or showering while wearing contact lenses can raise a person’s risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection. Since contact lens wearers are at a higher ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is extremely common, affecting nearly two-thirds of the world's population, according to the World Health Organization. A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would ...

An ultra-rare, sight-threatening corneal infection, acanthamoeba keratitis causes intense pain and photophobia. Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock. Italian ophthalmic company SIFI has received European ...

New research explains how herpes simplex virus can develop resistance to antiviral medicines. Study shows that movements in specific parts of a protein that enable viral replication can alter ...

Herpes stromal keratitis can present in one of two forms: necrotizing or non-necrotizing stromal keratitis. In necrotizing disease, both live virus and the host immune system are thought to drive ...

As of July 29, 2023, over 80% of Simplex Infra's lenders have transferred their debt to the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL). NARCL has appointed India Debt Resolution Company (IDRCL) as ...

Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is a potentially blinding disease caused by herpes simplex virus corneal infection. Most cases of HSK are due to reactivation of the virus from latency leading to ...