The cornea is the clear part of the eye through which we see. Symptoms could include eye redness, scratchy sensation, pain, sensitivity to light, and blurred vision. Herpes involving the cornea tends to leave scars, which could permanently affect the vision. Treatment is available in the form of antiviral eyedrops, and close follow-up with an ophthalmologist is advised to prevent visual loss. Iritis Iritis is inflammation within the eye, similar to how arthritis is imflammation within a joint.
Herpes can cause iritis by itself, or in combination with a corneal infection.
Symptoms of iritis usually can include sensitivity to light, aching, and blurred vision. Syphillis Syphillis is re-emerging as a common sexually transmitted disease, even though it is easily treated by penicillin. The organism causing this is a spirochete, or a sort of spiral shaped bacteria. Women may not notice the ulceration if it is internal. The disease is contagious while this ulceration is present.