AP The Ravages of the Herpes Group

Course overview

Herpetic eye disease is commonly experienced in clinical practice. The two most common ophthalmic entities seen include herpes simplex keratitis and zoster ophthalmicus. Clinical features to help differentiate herpetic eye disease from non-viral conditions will be highlighted. Special attention will be given to treatment options and strategies to help avoid herpetic eye disease through vaccination. Concerns relating to viral resistance will be raised. New studies are offered to help better manage these conditions.