Herpes simplex virus keratitis

MONDO:0015288

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)

Also known as: HSV keratitis, Simplexvirus caused keratitis, Simplexvirus keratitis, dendritic keratitis, herpetic keratitis

14 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Herpes simplex virus keratitis itself.

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↑ Herpes simplex infectious disease (35) ↑ Corneal infection (22) ↑ Viral eye infection (8)

Sub-types of Herpes simplex virus keratitis

Endotheliitis 2 trials
Stromal keratitis 1 trial

Including sub-types (14) Tagged with Herpes simplex virus keratitis (1)

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Eye injection could stop damaging blood vessels in Herpes-Related blindness

Disease control Recruiting now

This study tests whether injecting anti-VEGF medication directly into the cornea can safely reduce abnormal blood vessel growth caused by herpes simplex keratitis. One hundred adults will receive either the injection plus antiviral eye drops or standard antiviral drops alone. Res…

Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC

Herpes simplex virus keratitis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Eye injection could stop damaging blood vessels in Herpes-Related blindness