Comm Eye Health Vol. 33 No. 108 2020. Published online 30 March, 2020

Viral diseases of the eye

Microscope image of HSV
Herpes simplex virus. © Alexey Godzenko / Shutterstock

Viral infections of the eye can affect any part of the eye and surrounding tissues; they are a significant cause of acute red eye and visual loss. In this issue, we present an overview of the most common and important ocular viral infections, including diagnosis, management and prevention.

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