[Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of herpes simplex keratitis (2023)].

As one of the common infectious corneal diseases, herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) has diverse clinical manifestations, is prone to recurrence, and can lead to blindness. In recent years, as new virus detection technologies, treatment drugs and surgical methods have emerged, there are more options for the diagnosis and treatment of HSK, but many problems still exist. In order to further standardize the clinical diagnosis and treatment of HSK and provide guidance and reference for clinical work, the Ocular Infection Group of Chinese Ophthalmologist Association has gathered relevant domestic experts, and reached this consensus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HSK through full discussion, on the basis of previous opinions, and in consideration of the latest research progress, relevant guidelines abroad and expert recommendations regarding the clinical care of patients with HSK.