Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis provides a kind of 'living histology', revealing both morphological and dynamic features of the disease, and explaining the mechanisms behind them.It discusses in detail:° the result of herpes simplex virus impact on the living human epithelium° the step-by-step dynamics of healing during a successful treatment° the complications and sequelae of infection

"This book on Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis shows a kind of 'living histology', revealing both morphological and dynamic features of the disease, and explaining mechanisms behind them. It offers great insights helpful for the differential diagnostics and the recognition of less known variants as well as of complications. It is also highly useful for the follow-up of treatment results and the differentiation between an active infection and sequelae. Thus, this book will be an invaluable aid for ophthalmologists and researchers working with ocular surface diseases. TOC:Preface.- About Epithelial Keratitis.- About Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Epithelial Keratitis.- The Morphology of Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis.- HSV Cytopathic Effect - Early Changes.- HSV Cytopathic Effect - Advanced Changes.- Early HSV in Vivo Lesions - Surface Elevation and Disruption.- An Advanced HSV in Vivo Lesion - Loss of Substance.- HSV Lesions - Surface Elevation, Depression, and Fluid Diffusion.- Rose Bengal Dye Staining of HSV Lesions.- A HSV Dendritic Figure (1).- A HSV Dendritic Figure (2).- The Origin of HSV Dendritic Figures.- Various Shapes of HSV Dendritic Figures.- Some Other Shapes of HSV Lesions.- Precursors of HSV Geographic Lesions.- HSV Geographic Lesions.- A Case of Primary HSV Keratitis.-Healing of Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis Treated with Acyclovir Ointment, and Short-term Sequelae of the Infection.- Healing of HSV Epithelial Keratitis with Acyclovir Ointment .- Healing of HSV Epithelial Keratitis with Acyclovir Ointment. A treatment failure.- Side Effects of Acyclovir Ointment.- Complications, Accompanying Signs, Recurrences, and Long-term Sequelae of Herpes Simplex.-Virus Epithelial Keratitis.- Case 1. HSV Epithelial Keratitis - a Fresh and an Older Lesion.- Healing Followed by Epithelial Breakdown, and a New Repair (Case 1, cont.).- Case 2. Healing of HSV Epithelial Keratitis, Accompanying Signs, and Sequelae.- Case 3. HSV Epithelial Keratitis and Stromal Infiltrates.- Case 4. HSV Epithelial Keratitis Preceded by Anterior Uveitis and Disciform Keratitis.- HSV Epithelial Keratitis and Dry Eye (Case 4, cont.).- Case 5. Recurrent HSV Epithelial Keratitis in a Patient with Dry Eye.-Bibliography.- Index"

The Morphology of Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis.- Healing of Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis Treated with Acyclovir Ointment and Short-Term Sequelae of the Infection.- Complications, Accompanying Signs, Recurrences, and Long-Term Sequelae of Herpes Simplex Virus Epithelial Keratitis.