title: Herpes simplex keratitis and amblyopia.
abstract: Herpes simplex keratitis can cause severe loss of vision in children. The findings in five children show that amblyopia is caused by stimulus deprivation and/or anisometropia. Early medical treatment, occlusion therapy, and frequent refractions are crucial for a good visual prognosis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000550:Amblyopia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007065:Idoxuridine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007635:Keratitis, Dendritic / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D007065:Idoxuridine