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What causes viral eye infections?

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  1. The cause of a viral eye infection is a virus, such as viruses of the herpes group, infecting the eye. Different viruses affect different parts of the eye. Conjunctivitis infects the transparent tissue that covers the eyeball, while herpes simplex infections may target the cornea.

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    The cause of a viral eye infection is a virus, such as viruses of the herpes group, infecting the eye. Different viruses affect different parts of the eye. Conjunctivitis infects the transparent tissue that covers the eyeball, while herpes simplex... More

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