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My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with ocular herpes 3.5 years ago, and has been on acyclovir ever since :( and prednisone. can we get her off meds?
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Best discussed: With your child's ophthalmologist/eye doctor.
Answered 8/10/2013
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Talk to Md: The opthamologist would be the best person to answer this question. It is unlikely that they will want the patient to remain on these medications for life. Good luck.
Answered 4/25/2015
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