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Can you spread herpes to the eye by touching genital herpes sore?
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Yes: Herpes can spread from an infected person or from yourself to your eye if you inoculate yourself. That's also how it's spread during intercouse. Please take precautions. Ocular herpes infection can be very serious and requires treatment. If you are concerned, see an eye md.
Answered 8/8/2016
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Yes: Herpes is often spread by touch. So never touch your eye if you have an active herpetic lesion. Hopefully you are on treatment for this. If not, see your doctor.
Answered 12/18/2012
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