Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is associated with an increased risk for subsequent malignancy among individuals with an underlying history of immune dysregulation, according to a recent cohort study.

A little boy’s world was turned upside down when doctors confirmed he had contracted herpes in his eye from a kiss. Last August, Michelle Saaiman initially noticed something strange growing in her ...

Herpes is one of the most common viral infections affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. For many people, hearing the word “herpes” can trigger fear, shame and a ...

Low-dose suppressive valacyclovir treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) did not show significant benefits at 12 months but showed treatment superiority at 18 months and a reduction in the ...

A mother ‘thought it was April Fool’s Day’ when a doctor said her baby had contracted herpes in the eye from a kiss. Michelle Saaiman’s two-year-old Juwan lost his sight when a herpes cold sore ...

The eye has three coats (sclera–cornea, uvea, and retina) and two humors (aqueous and vitreous). The conjunctiva covers the visible portion of the sclera (bulbar conjunctiva) and lines the eyelids ...

Approximately two-thirds of the world's population under the age of 50 years have oral or genital herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) infection, while one in eight have herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) ...