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Is herpes eye infection contagious

I wear contact lenses daily and somehow I've got an infection, itchy red eyes, stopped wearing contacts and used a generic cleaning eye drops it still hasn't stopped. I know it's an eye infection because it happened a year ago as well, can't find the prescription. Can someone recommend eye drops?

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Hello You may use Moxigram KT eyedrop along with lubricating eyedrop frequently Consult local ophthalmologist if problem persist Regards ...  Read More

My mother had herpes last month near the eye. She still complains of pain in the eye. She is 75 yrs and diabetic.

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining her This could be due to associated uveitis Kindly consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ...  Read More

I am very curious on knowing about bacterial infections. My son recently was suffering from a bacterial infection. He is 12 year old. After taking medicines he was fine but now my younger daughter is having fever and cough. I want to know that are these kind of bacterial infections contagious?

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Yes.. Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagn ...  Read More

On the morning of 10th July, I woke up to see some sort of infection near my eye. Having confused to for an insect bite I took necessary precautions but it has been five days and it is still not over. I feel it might be a case of skin herpes. I had been taking anti bionics but they will not be helpful in this case. Should I start with anti virals

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Use mupi ointment twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic fo ...  Read More

Is eye herpes cause vision loss or blindness??? Please tell me about this...what to do in eye herpes ???

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Eye herpes may lead to corneal opacities and ulcers in advance cases, which is few cases may lead to decrease of vision. It is a difficult topic to discuss extensively. Kindly get an online consultat ...  Read More

I am a 24-year-old guy and I have a stye on my eye. I didn’t go to work today because I feel it may pass on to others near me. My eye has swollen and it has turned red. I hope it is not turning out to be conjunctivitis. Are styes on the eye contagious? Must I be cautious while being around people when I have this?

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Yes they may be contagious if hygiene is not maintained. Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about discharge itching watering pain swelling itching and blurring of visi ...  Read More

I have got herpes on eye I should consult a eye doctor or dermatologist this is the fourth time I suffer in from this

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Hello If it has affected your eye then you should consult local ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Sir i have a herpes infection (HSV)and rubella infection due to this i have loss my one eye visson i cunsult doctor he give me accyclovir tablet i take tablet 5 times in a day when i take this i feel vomiting headace tiredness fast heart beating now i want to know is this infection very danzrous fo me

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Please consult a cornea specialist to start appropriate therapy. Not all forms of herpes require Acyclovir tablets ...  Read More

My eye have got hit by a stone and it has developed eye infecton.when I visited a doctor, samll fragment of the stone is removed and I was given some antibiotic drops. Is this infection same as conjuctivitis? Is it contagious?

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Hi Whether the stone injured either cornea (black part) or conjuctiva? Can you share pictures? How about your vision and what medication are you using and when it happend? ...  Read More

I got herpes on my left eye few days back. Now I am cured. But still I can not see in my left eye properly. When I will start seeing properly. It is still red.

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It takes weeks and sometimes months for full recovery. don't worry. Regular followup with the treating ophthalmologist is necessary. ...  Read More

Does herpes infection at 11 weeks pregnancy causes any birth defect like hearing loss or anything else in fetus?

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It doesn't cause birth defects ...  Read More

My father has been diagnosed with herpes zoster. He has blisters around his eyes, forehead and scalp. Though the physician said that his eyes are fine and he should visit eye specialist only in case he does not feel good but I am concerned and want to know if there is any issue with his eye. There is swelling around his right eye and its watery as

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Please visit nearby ophthalmologist for detail evaluation ...  Read More

When is the best time to get tested for herpes after coming in contact with a unknown person intimately.

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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ...  Read More

So i had chicken pox started on last Friday evening(5th April). From 6th April onwards i was on valacyclovir 3g a day for 7 days till 12th April. Today is 16th, I just have drying out scabs on my body. Am O still contagious or do I need to stay on isolation till all the scabs have fallen up? Please guide me, I don't want to spread this to others.

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I am 32 years old. I have been diagnosed with herpes zoster infection . It is mainly found in old age or immunocompromised people. But I am just 32 and don't have any immunity problem . Rarely get fever or any other seasonal flu. So please suggest why I got this in such an early age?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am facing now some eye infection, it's spread from my friend ,symptoms now facing red eye,and tears from the eye, kindly prescribe some eye drop for the eye infection?

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It could be conjunctivitis. Please consult online to start antibiotic eye drops ...  Read More

Need treatment for herpes infection. Last from three days. What is Oral medication for herpes virus?

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Take consultantion and discuss in ...  Read More

Hi, my sister was infected with herpes 4 years ago. Last year it reappeared with a cold sore and went away on its own. But since last night , left side of her mouth is in pain and she can't open her mouth. Please advice what to be done. She can't eat anything because of the pain. We are assuming it's herpes appearance again since this has happened

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Need few details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have a infection near my right eye and its now itching and irritating and have pas in the infection

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You can do warm compresses 4times a day for a week. Consult online or offline to start antibiotic eye drops ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from viral keratitis i.e eye herpes on right eye..it's been 2 months I am suffering from that. I have examined the doctor and they give me pred fort eye drop and aciclovir ointmental with this two medicines my herpes is normal and I can see properly..but it's getting recurrent if I stop this medicine again infection is coming and

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Treatment for longer duration may be needed. Please consult cornea specialist. ...  Read More

Got Herpes infection type 1 two weeks ago, at that time we had seen the doctor and take madicine as advise by doctor like, aciclorvir and pain relief Now after two week not any infection show in face and not any piple on face but currently facing heavy headache problem in one side and heavy pain & burn problem in face one side. Fever also occur

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Take physician consultation ...  Read More

I got herpes on neck and chest. Doctor suggest me zovirax 800 tab and ointment. This is the picture of day 3 condition. Is it herps zoster Or shingles? I never had chicken pox previously. I'm going to marry this 24th. So im depressed about my conditions. Is my condition contagious? Can i have unprotected sex ever? I didn't feel any kind of infectio

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Nothing to worry..it will improve with the given medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have pain. Can you help me ?? I am suffering from herpes viral infection. Can I do flick to get rid of this?

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Treatment is available, do not manipulate it ...  Read More

I wanted to ask for a Antiviral Medication for my oral herpes infection, I have been using herperax ointment since almost two week and it is helping but it is taking time as it is my first outbreak I am wanting a medication for the infection so that it is healed faster.

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Treatment depends on the severity....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have eye infection in my left eye and vision problem in right eye. The eye continues watery and reddening. In case of right eye, there is some blurry vision.

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Hello Sir.. what exact issue you are suffering is very difficult to guess on the given history.. better to opt for online consultation where we can have a video call for better understanding and prope ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have back pain and legs pain with tingling sensation will infection of herpes can seen in MRI scan

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How long after the genital sores have gone can you start having sex again and provided the person has tested negative for AIDS? After how many days/weeks is it safe to have oral sex with someone who had been Infected by herpes but is not anymore.

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Herpes come and go test vdrl avoid oral sex till then past herpes treatment taken or not ...  Read More

Hello doctor, .do you get abdomen pain in herpes as I having moving abdomen pain what to do what test to do

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Herpes lesions bring along local pain too. But not just abdominal pain. If u have any lesions kindly uplaod pic to give u a better insight on what ur siffering from. Dont jump into conclusions. ...  Read More

Feeling swelling in eyeball. Once i had herpes infection on my face, it's been 4-5 years or more maybe which stared from my left eyebrow and as eyes are very sensitive organ it got effected so my vision got poor and there are stains on my left eye cornea. Due to all this my eyes became pale. There is headache too because of all those.

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Systane ultra eye drop 4 times daily Consult nearlby eye surgeon physically ...  Read More

I am diagnosed with eye infection and my doctor is suspecting eye cancer. Is eye cancer terminal illnes. The infection is there since 20 days. What are the chances of it being cancerous.

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There are many types of eye cancer. Who type of cancer is suggested by your doctor. If you wish you can take second opinion. ...  Read More

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