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Viral keratitis ( herpes) in right erren
Hi Doctor,
I have been diagnosed with viral keratitis (herpes infection) in my right eye..with antiviral drop its getting healed but when I Stop using drop then again it's getting recurrent... so far it's happen thrice from last 2-3 months...what is cure to stop getting recurrent?
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Dr. Gaurav Garg
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Delhi
herpes keratitis needs long-term treatment with topical and oral anti-virals. I would advise not to taper them until it is completely resolved and tapering has to be gradual.
Please follow the instruction of your of nearby ophthalmolgist
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is a chronic type of lesion.it require s longer duration of the treatment. You must show patience.pl increase immunity.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Boost up your immunity. Viral keratitis needs medication for long duration. And there is recurrence also. The virus remains dormant when the keratitis heals. It again attacks when immunity is low.
Please consult and follow your doctor.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You may need to use it for longer duration, and some additional medications may be needed.
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please consult local cornea specialist for evaluation.
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