Symptoms of a herpes simplex eye infection

Symptoms of a herpes simplex eye infection can include:

  • a red eye
  • eye pain
  • swelling around the eye
  • sensitivity to bright light
  • a watering eye
  • blurred vision

Usually only one eye is affected, althoughsometimes both can be.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018