Are viral eye infections serious?
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How serious a viral eye infection is depends on the virus and what part of the eye it affects. Conjunctivitis causes nothing more than irritation and possibly blurry vision. Infections related to herpes-simplex viruses, on the other hand, can have significant long-term outcomes, with some cases even resulting in blindness or detachment of the retina.
How serious a viral eye infection is depends on the virus and what part of the eye it affects. Conjunctivitis causes nothing more than irritation and possibly blurry vision. Infections related to herpes-simplex viruses, on the other hand, can have... More
