can you get herpes in your eye
Herpes simplex eye infections are eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which can also cause cold sores on your mouth or face. The herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) usually causes genital herpes and rarely causes eye infections. Nearly everyone is exposed to the virus during childhood.
Caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus, eye herpes (ocular herpes) is a common, recurrent viral infection affecting the eyes. This type of herpes virus can cause inflammation and scarring of the cornea that sometimes is referred to as a cold sore on the eye.