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Yes, the herpes virus type 1 and type 2 can both infect someons eyes. This does not normally develop the same as when you have the virus on your lips or your genitals and will need to be treated by a doctor.
yes u can get herpies in ur eye, i know as i have had it! The doctors didnt seem 2know how i got it in my eye but new how 2cure it wiv cream& tablets. Also once it goes u have a 1-10chance of it coming bck and then every year that goes down 1-9, 1-8 etc
Yes it's possible but not common to have. Having herpes in the eyes is called occular herpes.
It is possible to get herpes in the eye.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, it's possible to get a herpes infection in your eye. This has a high rate of scarring, and must be closely managed by an ophthalmologist.
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What are the aids of the eye?
I only heard of herpes of the eye...
What is cat herpes?
My cat has herpes. It will not go away. Her eye flares up horribly and she has to take Lysine and eye drops. She was born that way. Cats can get a type of herpes that doesn't affect people. It's called FHV1 (feline herpes virus 1) and can cause cold-like symptoms and eye problems.
What is a cold sore in your eye called?
herpes ophthalmicus
Can you get cold sores in both eyes?
Yes it's possible, oral herpes is a cause of occular (eye) herpes.
Can you get chickenpox on your eye?
Chickenpox is caused by varicella zoster virus, a member of the herpes family. And chickenpox can affect the mucous membranes near the eye. However, chickenpox does not cause the kind of vision-threatening infection usually associated with herpes simplex or herpes zoster infection of the eye.
Can gentamicin eye drops help with herpes in the eye?
Pinkeye is typically viral, and not curable with antibiotics. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Conjunctivitis is not the only thing that causes red eyes, and you deserve an exam.
What is causing puss in your eyes?
Pus in the eye can have several causes, among them pink eye, a blocked tear duct, nasal infection, facial trauma, herpes (yes, in the eye) and more. It is important that you visit a doctor right away to discern the cause of pus in the eye--mess around too long and you stand a chance of losing sight in that eye.
What disorders are caused by herpes simplex keratitis?
chronic inflammation of the cornea; development of tiny blood vessels in the eye; scarring; loss of vision; glaucoma
How tell someone you have herpes?
You must softly break the news to her, and you both must be alone.
Can a person get ocular herpes if a person who has herpes spits in his eye?
Not likely to happen, herpes isn't passed by just saliva.If this person kissed you on or around your eyes while they had a cold sore then you have a higher chance of gettig ocular herpes.Herpes isn't passed through just saliva, so NO you wouldn't get ocular herpes from that.Some one would have to give you a kiss around your eyes while they had a cold sore in order for you to have any chance of that happening.
Can you get herpes from kissing a girl's but cheeks?
Herpes can be on your cheek.
What is herpes simplex communly known as?
Herpes simplex is commonly known as oral herpes.
