A branching ulcer on the cornea, caused by a herpesvirus.
A branching ulcer of the surface of the cornea caused by herpes simplex virus. A similar appearance may be produced by a healing corneal abrasion. Dendritic ulcers tend to recur because the virus lies dormant in the tissues; years may elapse between attacks.
A branching ulcer on the surface of the cornea of the eye, caused by herpes simplex infection.
Dendritic ulcers are a specific type of corneal ulcer that manifests as threadlike extensions branching out from the center. These ulcers primarily occur as a result of herpes simplex virus infection. The cornea, which forms the transparent dome at the front of the eyeball, is affected by this condition.