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What does herpes blepharitis look like/symptoms? how long does it last? i hav hsv2 genital from years ago, never transferred to my eye, very careful. is it possible i have something other than hsv blepharitis? i asked the question about crusty eyes?
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Herpes of the eye almost always is extremely painful. Probably this is something else. As discussed previously, there is little chance of transferring your own genital infection to your eyes. On the other hand, if it IS herpes, it can be quite dangerous, with possible permanent damage to the cornea and impaired vision forever after. See a doctor about this. Good luck.
Answered 4/4/2023
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