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Is bausch + lomb zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) eye drops usually used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) in the eye?
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Herpes zoster tx: The standard approach to herpes zoster opthalmicus is to treat with antiviral therapy using a systemic drug like acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir. However, gangciclovir ophthalmic gel is still indicated for treatment of herpes zoster opthalmicus. Treatment depends on the symptoms, because if there are systemic shingles symptoms present, a systemic antiviral should be started.
Answered 1/27/2018
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