definitionSevere and often purulent conjunctivitis caused by a primary herpetic infection of the eye. It is characterized by oedema, erythema, and vesicles, as well as superficial ulceration of the cornea. Marked pain, photophobia, and lacrimation is common. |
synonymsHerpetic Keratoconjunctivitis, Herpes Corneae |
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