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Possible Conjuctivitis and Treatment for Eye Infections
Posted: 01-20-06 18:32pm

In the past week my right eye has got so sore and has been so itchy.It has got worse and seems like its spreading to the other eye as well.Both my eyes are just bloodshot and I cant touch them they are that sore.What should I do and what can it be


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Posted: 01-29-06 09:13am

It sounds as if you are experiencing acute conjunctive inflammation(conjunctivitis). The conjunctivitis is probably caused by a viral infection. Adenoviruses are the most common agents but there could be HSV-1 present, too. You can go to your doctor and ask that s/he prescribe you some antiseptic eye-drops. Antibiotic eye-drops are given when the infecting agent is bacterium or to prevent further bacterial super-infection in case of viral conjunctivitis. Acyclovir is given for HSV-infections (locally and orally). Corticosteroids are not recommended for viral infections but they can be given in severe cases to prevent more damage and complications.


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