Commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus, herpetic keratitis is a great mimicker and can resemble a host of other corneal conditions, thus making it difficult to diagnose and treatment. Herpetic keratitis can involve all the layers of the cornea either individually or as one single entity. Treatment entails a multi faceted approach and requires long term antiviral therapy along with the judicial use of adjunct topical agents like steroids. Recurrence is a common complication of the disease and hence patients may require routine follow up care for prolonged periods of time. Despite this, it is possible to achieve remission, with a focussed approach towards diagnosis, along with good treatment compliance.