How long after infection does Ocular Herpes have an outbreak?
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at
9:24 pm
I’ve been having symptoms for a few weeks now and I’m wondering how long after my eyes are infected with herpes that they will have an outbreak.
Yes, I believe I’ve infected myself. I just want to know how long it should be before I have an outbreak.
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See an ophthalmologist immediately.
You will likely be prescribed Anti-viral medication, to help mitigate the problem, this assuming you even have the condition.
You did not give much information. So, did someone who has cold sores touch your eye? Do you think you self-infected yourself?
If you have Ocular Herpes, you can go blind from this condition. It is IMPORTANT you get medical help immediately to rule it out ~ or in.
When the eye is afflicted by herpes simplex, it usually affects only one eye and most often occurs on the cornea (the normally clear dome that covers the front part of the eye). This type of corneal infection is called Herpes Keratitis. The infection may be superficial, involving the top layer (epithelium) of the cornea, and usually heals without scarring, or it may involve the deeper layers of the cornea. If the infection involves the deeper layers, it may lead to scars of the cornea, loss of vision, and sometimes even blindness. Less commonly, herpes simplex virus may also infect the inside of the eye (Herpes Uveitis) or the retina (Herpes Retinitis).
Symptoms of herpetic eye disease may include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and pain and redness of the eye. The following website will provide more info. Good Luck!!!!
http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/LearningAboutVision/EyeFacts/OcularHerpesSimplex.shtml