So, you aren't really sure the child has herpes simplex 1. One touch to the eye causing you to get herpetic eye? Probably not. It is not very likely. There is a possibility but you'd know relatively quickly. I personally wouldn't worry about it. And it's too late now. Have you ever had your cornea poked or scratched? It hurts like a mother. You likely closed your eye as an impulse and the brief touch would be unlikely to cause any eye issues for you.