Herpes of the Eye Center - Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley * Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Fishkind & Bakewell Eye Care & Surgery Centers  Pima Eye Institute PC  Mark L Griswold DO  Jonathon L Gross MD  Pima Eye Institute PC  Sam Sato MD PC  Retina Centers PC  Glaucoma Specialists  Retina Centers PC  Retina Centers PC  Christopher M Seniw MD PC  Tucson Eye Physicians  Tucson Eye Physicians  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Eye Associates of Tucson  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Lynn Polonski MD  Sam Sato MD PC  Diego H Calonje MD PC  Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center  Retina Specialists of Southern Arizona PLLC  Tucson Eye Care PC  Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center  Retina Specialists of Southern Arizona PLLC  Robert Snyder MD PhD  Arizona Eye Consultants  Arizona Eye Consultants  Arizona Eye Consultants  Charles S Gannon MD  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Eye Associates of Tucson  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Norman Ahl MD  Alma Murphy MD PC  Southern Arizona Ophthalmology  El Dorado Eye Associates  David W Day MD  El Dorado Eye Associates  El Dorado Eye Associates  Jorge A Godinez MD  Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Desert Eye Associates Ltd  Cornea Associates PLLC  Cornea Associates PLLC  Retina Associates SW PC  Retina Associates SW PC  Retina Associates SW PC  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  University Physicians Healthcare Ophthalmology  Southwestern Eye Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Cochise Eye & Laser Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Arizona Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  East Valley Ophthalmology  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  Desert Vista Eye Specialists  Vision Center  Q Vision  Associated Ophthalmologists Ltd  The Retina Group  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center  East Valley Ophthalmology  East Valley Ophthalmology  Advanced Laser & Eye Center of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Cornea Consultants of Arizona  Chandler Eye Center  Southwestern Eye Center  Woolf Eye & Laser Clinic  Jeffrey P Edelstein MD  East Valley Glaucoma  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists PLC  Valley Eye Specialists Oro Valley, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
2012-07-01
2012-07-01
2012-07-04
2012-10-06
2012-10-07
2012-10-21
2012-10-27
2012-11-10
2012-11-11
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 Oro Valley
Nearby Oro Valley Hospitals *Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern Arizona Northwest Medical Center Sierra Tucson Tucson Heart Hospital University Medical Center Carondelet St Mary's Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson Palo Verde Mental Health Services Tucson Medical Center Carondelet St Joseph's Hospital Kindred Hospital Tucson Cornerstone Hospital of Southeast Arizona Southern Arizona VA Health Care System University Physicians Healthcare Hospital at Kino Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Herpes of the Eye by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
3 articles-
Shingles
- Shingles (herpes zoster) is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Under certain circumstances, such as emotional stress, immune deficiency, or with cancer, the virus re-activates causing shingles. Shingles are catching and can spread from an infected person to others who have not had chickenpox. There are a variety of treatments for shingles.
-
Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital)
- Herpes simplex infections are common and when they appear around the mouth and lips, people often refer to them as "cold sores" and "fever blisters." Canker sores are different than cold sores. Air droplets can spread the virus, as can direct contact with the fluid from the blisters. Cold sore treatment include over-the-counter medication as well as prescription medications.
-
Genital Warts in Men (HPV Virus)
- The HPV virus (genital warts) in men can cause health problems. Genital warts are confined primarily to the moist skin of the genitals or around the anus. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomaviruses (HPVs), which are transmitted through sexual contact.
-
Shingles
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
1 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
