Can Herpes Affect the Eyes?

Can Herpes Affect the Eyes?

Type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common condition that can cause cold sores around the mouth and lips, and can also lead to infection of the eye.  Usually, when HSV1 infects the ocular region, it affects the front surface of the eye (the cornea) and has the...
Corneal Abrasion: How to Deal with a Scratched Eye

Corneal Abrasion: How to Deal with a Scratched Eye

Eye injuries such as a corneal abrasion are scary, but are much more common than you may think.  Injuries to the front of the eye can happen several different ways; scratches to the front surface, foreign objects, such as metal, embedded in the ocular tissue, or...