Question 1

possible cold sore on lower eyelid, what should i do? its a small tiny dot starting out.

Accepted Answer

Stye: Your description sounds like a stye.  I would recommend warm compresses and scrubs.  If no improvement, you should go see youreye doctor.

Question 2

why does my eyelid, ear, and throat hurt when i get a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: This virus lives in nerve endings and surfaces on the skin periodically for multiple reasons. Some of the nerves endings in the area may be inflamed by the virus and yet only produce skin eruptions in a limited focus.

Question 3

what is the probability of spreading a cold sore to the eye?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: If you have a cold sore that means that the herpetic virus is in your body.  If the cold sore is active and weepy and you touch it and then touch the eye, this can spread the infection.

Question 4

can you get a cold sore in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is serious: You can most certainly get herpes simplex (the virus that causes cold sores) in the eye.  This can be serious, so if it happens, you must see your doctor to start oral medication right away. Do not delay.

Question 5

what are the chances of me now getting a cold sore on my eye?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Cold sores of the lips usually do not affect the eye, however Herpes infections can affect the eye.  If you have any pain, get seen immediately by an Ophthalmologist.  Shingles can affect the area and if the tip of the nose is involved, the eye can be involved as well.

Question 6

can you tell me are the chances of me getting a cold sore on my eye?

Accepted Answer

Eye herpes: The herpes virus can reactivate on the eye.  It does not usually cause a fever blister, unless the eyelid itself is involved. On the eye, it can cause redness and a very distinctive corneal infection called herpetic keratitis. It is usually not severely painful, but can cause redness, a scratchy sensation, and blurred vision. Treatment is by an ophthalmologist with antiviral medications.

Question 7

how close to the eye can a cold sore be before you have to rush to the e.r.?

Accepted Answer

On the lid: It may not be necessary to rush to the er...If a cold sore is near the mucous membranes of the eyes then it pays to see the eye doctor as soon as possible. And do not rub the eye! rubbing is way gets the infection into the eye and then that is a mess.

Question 8

i have a cold sore and it has travelled to my face and eye which is very sore what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: The herpes virus can affect the eyelids and the eye itself. You need to see an ophthalmologist to be sure the cornea of the eye is not involved. An oral medication called Acyclovir is often needed for treatment.

Question 9

cold sore on eye, or stye?

Accepted Answer

?????: Styes are on the rim of the lid , herpetic lesions are usually on the skin but without seeing it and because herpes can cause problems if it is in the eye go see a dctor.

Question 10

can my friend transfer a cold sore virus in his eye to me?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually But: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1 and hsv-2. See links for more information: 1) http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/oral_herpes/article_em.Htm 2) http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000606.Htm.

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Possible cold sore on lower eyelid, what should i do? its a small tiny dot starting out.

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Can you get a cold sore in the eye?

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What are the chances of me now getting a cold sore on my eye?

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Can you tell me are the chances of me getting a cold sore on my eye?

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How close to the eye can a cold sore be before you have to rush to the e.r.?

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I have a cold sore and it has travelled to my face and eye which is very sore what should i do?

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Cold sore on eye, or stye?

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Can my friend transfer a cold sore virus in his eye to me?

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