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How To Treat Herpes Of The Eye ?
I suffer from herpes of the eye and have very bad vision in my left eye only as a result of scar tissue. My dr. Told
Me I have become immune to my usual ointment, Zovirax , when I have this condition I feel very tired and unable to
Do much, could you recommend another cream or drops for my eye and also an anti viral drug to take in order
To prevent further outbreaks, it is. Ot recommended that I get a corneal graft as. May reject it.... Think you
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Me I have become immune to my usual ointment, Zovirax , when I have this condition I feel very tired and unable to
Do much, could you recommend another cream or drops for my eye and also an anti viral drug to take in order
To prevent further outbreaks, it is. Ot recommended that I get a corneal graft as. May reject it.... Think you
YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
Hello
It seems from the history that you are having herpes infection of the eye.
The treatment of acute herpes infection is by using antiviral drugs in the form of eye ointments or eye drops. Acyclovir is the most common antiviral drug used.
The recurrent attacks are treated by oral antivirals lime acyclovir drugs used continuously for 3 to 6 months.
Since you have mentioned that you are having scar probably on the cornea which is causing diminution of vision, you require ketatoplaty depending on the density of scar.
Hence I advice you to consult cornea specialist doctor for evaluation and treatment.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having herpes infection of the eye.
The treatment of acute herpes infection is by using antiviral drugs in the form of eye ointments or eye drops. Acyclovir is the most common antiviral drug used.
The recurrent attacks are treated by oral antivirals lime acyclovir drugs used continuously for 3 to 6 months.
Since you have mentioned that you are having scar probably on the cornea which is causing diminution of vision, you require ketatoplaty depending on the density of scar.
Hence I advice you to consult cornea specialist doctor for evaluation and treatment.
Thank you
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