EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Cornea
Diagnosis: Disciform keratitis due to herpes simplex virus - active stage with neovascularization of cornea.

Image Comments:

This cornea is in dire straits. If and when the activity subsides to a sufficient degree, keratoplasty can be attempted. The active neovasculariztion of the entire cornea makes for a very guarded prognosis.

inactive hsv disciform keratitis

inactive hsv disciform keratitis

 

 

---

NO ONE MAY USE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR PUBLICATIONS OR FINANCIAL GAIN WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR.