HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is There Any Preservative Free Anti Virus Eye Drops To Cure Shingles In Eyes?

Hallo I m 80, I have had singles affecting my left eye for quite some time my doctor says i can have an anti-viral injection but i have read this only works if used withing 48 hours and i have had mine for over a year since cataracts op I have bad pain in my eye at times will anti-virus eyedrops help? if so i have to have preservative free as very allergic to this - are there any preservative free anti-virus ones? I will ay if I get answer thanks
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist 's  Response
you can take antiviral medication and home remidy like cold compression and cold bath.can apply some soothing lotion.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is There Any Preservative Free Anti Virus Eye Drops To Cure Shingles In Eyes?

you can take antiviral medication and home remidy like cold compression and cold bath.can apply some soothing lotion.