So, how do I know if I have herpes?When this virus affects the eye, it is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus The other virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called herpes simplex type 1 Herpes simplex type 1 is the same virusOcular Herpes is a serious condition involving HSV1 (cold sores) that spreads to the area around the eye or on the eye itself It can cause damage to the cornea If you have a Herpes lesion near or on your eye, see an opthamologist (eye specialis
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