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A 62-year-old female asked:
What is herpes simplex of the eye, ? how do you get it, how can you cure it ? can it cause mucas in the throat and coughing?
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Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
It is: An infection with this virus in the eye. It gets into your eye by touching a cold sore and then touching your eye. It causes only eye symptoms; no coughing or congestion.
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Dr. Larry Stewartanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 41 years experience
Very Serious!: Herpes simplex is the virus that causes oral "fever blisters". It is highly contagious and can be transmitted to the eye or other mucosal surfaces ( ie vagina) with contact. If you think, or have been told you have it in the eye , this is an ophthalmologic emergency and you should see an ophthalmologist immediately as it can cause permanent scarring and blindness. Go see the doctor today!
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Could you use antihistamine eye drops for irritation due to herpes simplex in the eye?
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Yes . . but: No doubt some of the sensation from a Herpes infection is due to activation of the allergic system - and therefore an anti-histamine drop might reliev... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
I've got a rash on my forehead between my eyes and on my nose. Is that a typical symptom of herpes simplex?
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
No: The most common condition affecting these areas in the way you describe is rosacea. You could also have shingles (zoster) . Check with your ophthalm... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Mucus draining from eye for 6 days. Doesn't hurt and not red. Have a long history of herpes simplex in this eye so can't tell if my vision has changed?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Either can I: It sounds like an eye infection.Clean away mucus with a solution of 50% warm water with a 50% diluted baby soap or baby shampoo. You may need prescri... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
My girl 15d old has infection in her face & there is yellow eye pus. Hospital said its herpes simplex & they gave Aciclovir & antibiotic. PLZ advise?
Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Eye herpes: Sounds like a serious infection, I would follow their instructions and see an eye doctor if her symptoms do not improve or worsen
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Herpes simplex one on head of my penis? Not sure who gave it to me, but should I confront the one with cold sore?
Dr. Richard Feinsteinanswered
Dermatology 55 years experience
Herpes: Herpes is a viral infection of the skin. It always comes the first time from another person. Herpes on your penis could come from your penis contactin... Read More
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