Herpes simplex keratitis is a common corneal epithelial infection in humans and felines. My answer will address treatment of HSV-1 in humans and not feline herpesvirus (FHV). The best treatment for herpes simplex keratitis is topical application of the antiviral ganciclovir in the form of an ophthalmic gel. Alternative treatments include trifluridine solution and vidarabine ointment, but these are more likely to be cytotoxic to the epithelium than the ganciclovir.

Can an adult who has Herpetic Gingovastamitis give it to their child?

Herpes infection of the gums and other parts of the mouth is called herpetic gingivostomatitis

Herpetic means related to herpes. A herpetic infection could be genital herpes, shingles, cold sores, or other infections caused by viruses in the herpes family.

Herpes can lead to multiple eye diseases. The best way to determine if you have a herpetic eye disease is to go to your eye doctor for an evaluation. At the eye doctor's office, they will check your eyes carefully with a biomicroscope or slit lamp. With this instrument they will be able to assess changes to the external and internal structures of the eye that can signify herpetic eye disease. For instance, those with herpes simplex keratitis will have unique characteristics on their corneal. Small dendrites may appear that will stain with special dyes such as sodium fluorescein. When an eye doctor sees something like this, it can be a big red flag that one has a herpetic eye disease.