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Viral keratitis ( herpes infection)
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 getting white in right eye due to which I am not able to see properly.. getting blurred vision.how can I cure this permanent ?
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Treatment for longer duration may be needed. Please consult cornea specialist.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Recurrence common with herpes.
Consult with cornea specialist
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Viral keratitis very often recurs. You will have to boost up your immunity. Please follow instructions of your corneal specialist.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is a chronic disease. Pl continue treatment as per the advise of cornea specialist.
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