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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Herpes in eye??
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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Herpes in eye??
by maltipoo, Mar 10, 2009 01:18PM
About 3-4 weeks ago i rubbed my eyes after touching an outbreak of herpes type 1 (stupid i know). Ever since then i have had pain behind my eye, dry burny feeling, and intermittent foggy vision. I have gone to 3 primary care doctors, 3 optomotrists, and 2 opthamologists and they have said that my eye is clear. I am taking acyclovir just in case and have for about 2 weeks now. I have never had eye problems and it seems like too much of a coincidence to be something else. I heard that herpes rests in your nerves behind your eyes so is that what could be causing the pain and the outbreak just hasnt happened yet? Please help i am really scared and depressed, thank you
angela
angela
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Mar 12, 2009 06:54AM
, Mar 12, 2009 06:54AMTo: angelajared
Dear angelajared,
I would recommend that you become educated about the possible chances of an eye infection. Education will provide reassurance. I would want to know more about what you were told about the cause of your eye issues.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
I would recommend that you become educated about the possible chances of an eye infection. Education will provide reassurance. I would want to know more about what you were told about the cause of your eye issues.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
