Herpes Keratitis Symptoms

The symptoms of herpes keratitis may include:

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Rash
  • Blurred vision
  • Tearing
  • Discharge
  • Sensitivity to light


If the infection is superficial, involving only the cornea’s outer layer (called the epithelium), it will usually heal without scarring. However, it if involves the deeper layers of cornea (which can happen after time), the infection may lead to scarring of the cornea, loss of vision and sometimes even blindness.


Left untreated, herpes keratitis can severely damage the  eye.