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my eye is red and when i move it, i sometimes have pain.i have been taking steroids and antibiotics since i had shingles in june. my shingles is now gone but my red eye persists. what is the solution please?

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Dr. Solomon Gelbart
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Possible uveitis: In ophthalmic shingles, inflammation often persists after the skin lesions heal. It sounds like you may need a more potent drop than what you are using. It may also be necessary to take a small oral dose of anti-viral. You should see your eye MD soon.
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Dr. Tod Haller
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Ophthalmology 16 years experience
See an ophthalmologi: Eye pain is never normal. Especially this late after the shingles. Your eye pressure might be very high due to the long term steroid use. Go see an ophthalmologist immediately
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
Dermatology 57 years experience
See ophthalmologist: Why on "steroids"? How many? Which ones? Why on "antibiotics"? How many? Which ones? Exactly where was shingles? Exactly when did shingles heal completely? How was shingles treated? Exactly.
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