By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Created: August 25, 2006
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Vaccinia keratitis occurs as a result of spread of the vaccinia virus from the smallpox vaccination site to the cornea of the eye. The symptoms of a red, painful, watering eye that is very sensitive to light occur about 10 days after the exposure of the eye to the vaccinia virus. If not treated, vaccinia keratitis could cause permanent scarring of the cornea with impairment of vision.
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