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Please help! what happens if you have herpes simplex type 2 and get them in your eyes?
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Seek help: Herpes simplex infections of the eye can be very serious, causing anything from irritation to blindness. It requires the special care and attention of an ophthalmologist.
Answered 3/23/2014
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