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This study evaluates surgical outcomes in managing advanced HSV keratitis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was a retrospective observational cohort study conducted at a single tertiary care center. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of surgical interventions in stabilizing the ocular surface and improving visual acuity (VA) in patients with HSV keratitis. A retrospective analysis was performed on 377 patients who underwent surgical intervention for HSV keratitis between January 2020 and December 2023. Surgical indications included corneal perforations, persistent epithelial defects, neurotrophic keratitis, and visual rehabilitation. 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