[The significance of herpesviridae in ophthalmology].

Herpesviruses are the most common causes of infection-related loss of vision or blindness in our part of the world. A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, together with major pharmaceutical advances have led to medical and surgical therapy which enables us to preserve or restore useful vision in most patients.

Keywords

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Eye Infections, Viral, Humans, Herpesviridae Infections, Keratitis, Dendritic

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