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Looking for ophthalmic herpes prevention drops; are there some safe ones to use?
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Use oral agents: If you're having recurrent eye infections from herpes (herpes keratitis), you should be taking an oral anti-herpes drug, such as valayclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir. I can't think of a reason to use eye drops to prevent recurrences.
Answered 7/20/2012
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