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Herpes in eyes
I had a LASIK surgery 11 years before. I got HSV 1 and HSV 2 positive (I think that also for the past 10 years). From that period onwards, now and then I am feeling a severe burning sensation in my eyes. At that time I won't be able to keep my eyes open. Sometimes one of the eyes or both will become red. Sometimes the eyelids will become swollen and itchy. If I work in my system for a long time my eyes will get tired sooner. When I open my eyes immediately after getting up from sleep i'll feel like the outer layer in my eyes were pulled along with my eyelids and eyes will start watering. This will last for few seconds and then only it will be ok.
I donno whether I have HSV I in my eyes. I want to know among these indications which are all related to HSV I ? If I have it what are the possible ways of infecting others? If I have a swelling in eye lids or eye irritation or itching and at the same time if somebody is kissing on my eyes, will they get infected? Will every optholmologist are aware of HSV I in eyes? Are there any medication specifically for HSV I in eyes? I am planning to take suppressive theraphy for HSV I and HSV II (Acyclovir for 3 times a day - 7 days a month - for 6 months). Will that suffice for this also?
I donno whether I have HSV I in my eyes. I want to know among these indications which are all related to HSV I ? If I have it what are the possible ways of infecting others? If I have a swelling in eye lids or eye irritation or itching and at the same time if somebody is kissing on my eyes, will they get infected? Will every optholmologist are aware of HSV I in eyes? Are there any medication specifically for HSV I in eyes? I am planning to take suppressive theraphy for HSV I and HSV II (Acyclovir for 3 times a day - 7 days a month - for 6 months). Will that suffice for this also?
it needs to be taken twice a day, not once a day.
you take it as long as you need to. if you are protecting a partner then you take it as long as you and that partner want to utilize it as a part of your protection strategy.
not any benefit from just treating herpes for just 6 months. as soon as you stop treating it, it goes back to its prior level of activity.
grace
you take it as long as you need to. if you are protecting a partner then you take it as long as you and that partner want to utilize it as a part of your protection strategy.
not any benefit from just treating herpes for just 6 months. as soon as you stop treating it, it goes back to its prior level of activity.
grace
I would like to validate my understanding about your answer. Acyclovir should be taken as 400mg/day (Every day. Not just 7 days a month). It should be taken life long. Is it?
Will this be a treatment for herpes in eyes also?
Will this be a treatment for herpes in eyes also?
burning of the eyes after lasix is usually a sign of dryness which is a common side effect/complication of the procedure.
yes indeed all eye doctors are properly trained to look for herpes eye issues.
suppressive therapy with acyclovir is 400mg 2x/day every single day. no benefit from taking it for just 6 months only.
grace
yes indeed all eye doctors are properly trained to look for herpes eye issues.
suppressive therapy with acyclovir is 400mg 2x/day every single day. no benefit from taking it for just 6 months only.
grace
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