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I saw a opthalmologist 4 my constant watery eyes, he didn't think it was anything.could it be ocular herpes? i have hsv, eyebeen like this since july

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not blind?Not herpes: Rest assured, it's not herpes. Otherwise, you would be blind by now. Consider a second opinion on the issue.

Answered 10/3/2016

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