Keratitis, Herpetic
Synonyms
Herpes Simplex Keratitides
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Herpes Simplex, Ocular
Herpetic Keratitides
Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitides, Herpes Simplex
Keratitides, Herpetic
Keratitis, Herpes Simplex
Ocular Herpes Simplex
A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)