Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of herpetic corneal disease and should be able to discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms and management of corneal infections due to herpesviruses.

Specific questions we will address include:

• What was the historical significance of IDU topical therapy?
• Why is Herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) virus so difficult to eliminate from the host?
• Following serious recurrent corneal disease, which virus is worst for the patient: HSV-1