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How soon can you tell if you have herpes in the eye? and what are the signs?

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Need eye exam ASAP: Herpes of the eye can be a very serious problem. Symptoms can include redness , burning, itching of the eye. Tearing and blurry vision are also things to look for. If you think you have herpes of the eyes you need to see an ophthalmologist asap.

Answered 4/12/2014

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