Incidence and Risk Factors of Bilateral Herpetic Keratitis: 2022 Update

Abstract

Simultaneously occurring bilateral herpetic keratitis is a rare clinical manifestation of ocular herpes. Immunocompromised patients are more susceptible to develop bilateral disease. The purpose of this study is to review recent literature on the topic and to highlight latest updates, regarding risk factors and possible correlations to the disease, as well as new therapeutic options.

Keywords

• Herpes Simplex Virus
• bilateral herpetic keratitis
• disciform keratitis
• polymerase chain reaction
• acyclovir-resistant HSV