Towards a Cure for Herpesviruses (IMAGE) PLOS Caption This image shows a human eye with herpes keratitis, a disease caused by reactivation of latent HSV-1 that can lead to impaired vision and blindness. Credit Hilda Schenk, University Medical Center Utrecht. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.