Viral Eye Infections

Infections of the eye caused by minute intracellular agents. These infections may lead to severe inflammation in various parts of the eye - conjunctiva, iris, eyelids, etc. Several viruses have been identified as the causative agents. Among these are Herpesvirus, Adenovirus, Poxvirus, and Myxovirus.

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Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Viral Eye Infections:

1.	KetorolacIBA 01/01/1988 - "Thus, ketorolac appears to be an anti-inflammatory agent that does not worsen viral ocular infection."
2.	Trifluridine (Viroptic)FDA LinkGeneric 05/01/1982 - "Trifluridine: a review of its antiviral activity and therapeutic use in the topical treatment of viral eye infections."
3.	InterferonsIBA 01/01/1981 - "Interferon and viral eye infections of man."
4.	Azauridine (6 Azauridine)IBA 06/03/1967 - "Azauridine in viral eye infections."
5.	Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA 01/01/1988 - "Corticosteroids can exacerbate viral ocular infections. "
6.	Acyclovir (Aciclovir)FDA LinkGeneric 05/01/1992 - "[Oral acyclovir treatment of viral eye infections]."