Herpes in eye??

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

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

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