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Newark Eye Doctor Doctors for Herpes of the EyeType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Newark * Center For Sight  Center For Sight  Center For Sight  Central Ohio Eye Surgeons  Central Ohio Eye Surgeons  Central Ohio Eye Surgeons  Eye Specialist of Ohio  Eye Specialist of Ohio  Eye Specialist of Ohio  Eye Specialist of Ohio  Eye Surgery Associates of Zanesville Inc  Eye Surgery Associates of Zanesville Inc  Eye Surgery Associates of Zanesville Inc  Eye Surgery Associates of Zanesville Inc  Columbus Laser Center  Erdey Searcy Eye Group  Erdey Searcy Eye Group  Erdey Searcy Eye Group  Mid Ohio Eye Center  Canyon Eye Associates  Canyon Eye Associates  The Retina Group Inc  James G Limbert MD  James L Moses MD Inc  Bloomberg Eye Center  Lasik Plus Vision Center  Central Ohio Ophthalmology Inc  J Lebron & D Schnitzer MDs  J Lebron & D Schnitzer MDs  Eye Surgical & Medical Care  Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio  Comprehensive Eyecare of Central Ohio  Thomas B Magness MD  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Susan Benes MD  The Retina Group Inc  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Central Ohio Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Central Ohio Eye Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Central Ohio Neuro Ophthalmology  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Frederick M Kapetansky MD  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio  The Retina Group Inc  The Retina Group Inc  The Retina Group Inc  OSU Eye Physicians & Surgeons LLC  Retinal Consultants Inc  Elson L Craig MD  Retinal Consultants Inc  OSU Glaucoma Consultants  Steven E Katz MD  Steven E Katz MD  University Eye Surgeons Inc  Retinal Consultants Inc  OSU Eye Physicians & Surgeons LLC  OSU Glaucoma Consultants  OSU Glaucoma Consultants  OSU Havener Eye Institute  Olentangy Eye & Laser Associates Inc  Olentangy Eye & Laser Associates Inc  Kathleen A McGowan MD  Mid Ohio Eye  Mid Ohio Eye  Phyllis Visocan MD  Marilyn J Huheey MD  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Northwest Eye Surgeons  Revision Eye Laser Center  Eye Specialist of Ohio  Ohio Eye Associates  Ohio Eye Associates  Northwest Ophthalmology Center Inc  Sugarbush Eye & Laser Center  Columbus Ophthalmology Associates  Columbus Ophthalmology Associates  Columbus Ophthalmology Associates  Columbus Ophthalmology Associates  Columbus Ophthalmology Associates  D Ronald Smith MD  Frame & Hutchison MDs  Frame & Hutchison MDs  Midwest Retina  Midwest Retina  Midwest Retina  Midwest Retina Newark, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Herpes of the EyeRead the Herpes of the Eye article » Introduction to Herpes Viruses and the EyesMost people are surprised to find out that two types of herpes viruses -- the one that causes cold sores and the one that causes chickenpox -- can cause serious eye problems. These two viruses are not the same virus that causes genital herpes, and herpetic eye disease is not a sexually transmitted disease. One of the viruses that cause herpetic eye disease is called the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox and the nervous system disease shingles. When this virus affects the eye, it is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus. The other virus that causes herpetic eye disease is called herpes simplex type 1. Herpes simplex type 1 is the same virus that causes cold sores on the lips and mouth. In the eye, it usually causes an infection of the cornea. This infection is called herpes simplex keratitis.
How Does Herpetic Eye Disease Develop?Like many viruses, the herpes simplex 1 and varicella-zoster viruses are present in most adults. The viruses in the herpes family usually live around the nerve fibers in humans without ever causing a problem. Occasionally, the viruses will start to multiply, or they will move from one area of the body to another, and that is when herpetic disease breaks out. This often happens when the immune system of the body is weakened by some other health problem. How Is Herpetic Eye Disease Diagnosed?The two types of herpetic eye disease have different symptoms. One thing they have in common, however, is that they can both be very painful because they affect the nerves directly. The problem is likely to be herpes zoster ophthalmicus if your doctor finds some or all of these symptoms:
Recommended Reading Related to Herpes of the EyeWhat is tonometry?Tonometry is a method of measuring the pressure in the eye. Tonometry is used to determine the pressure in the eye by measuring the tone or firmness of its surface.
What is the intraocular pressure?Tonometry is very useful to doctors for detection of the pressure in the eye, or the intraocular pressure (IOP). An elevated IOP can be dangerous because people with varying degrees of IOP elevation may develop damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve collects all of the visual information from the retina of the eye and transmits that information to the brain, where the signals are interpreted as vision. When changes occur in the optic nerve leading to decreased peripheral vision and loss of the nerve tissues, a diagnosis of glaucoma can be made. Glaucoma is a fairly common condition, with as many as 10 million sufferers in the United States. Many of these people have not been checked and ... Other Related Herpes of the Eye ArticlesEmergency Contact for Newark
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