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Is there treatment for the ocular herpes to prevent blindness?
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Yes but limited.: Treatment consists of topical trifluorothymidine, vidarabine, idoxuridine, acyclovir, and interferon for acute keratitis. In some cases, debridement may be needed. Topical steroids can worsen disease.
Answered 6/30/2012
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