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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Eye Caused By Herpes Zoster

Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2016

Question: due to herpic zoster I got swelling on my eye already I have started medicines since 2/days please see the pic. my eye is OK from inside but do I have to consult eye specialists.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
get an ophthalmological clearance

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your question and I have noted your concern.

Yes. You must consult an eye specialist as herpes zoster on face can cause eye involvement in the form of corneal ulceration and iridocyclitis which need to looked for by a slit lamp examination by an ophthamologist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

thanks I have checked with eye specialist. eye is ok.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thats good. Thank you for writing to us

Wish you a speedy recovery
Regards

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