For the millions of Americans who suffer from shingles each year, the threat of vision loss has long been a looming concern.

a condition called herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or HZO. Shingles causes keratitis when it affects the cornea, and iritis when inside the eye, with both causing pain, redness, decreased vision, and ...

It began with a burning pain in her right eye. At first, Elisabeth Cohen thought she’d gotten something in it. But the next ...

Long-term, low-dose antiviral treatment opens doors for treating shingles in the eye. Will antiviral drug valacyclovir ...

One year of valacyclovir is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a study presented at ...

Studies indicate that lysine, a type of amino acid, has the potential to decrease the frequency and intensity of herpes flare-ups. When it comes to choosing the best lysine supplement for herpes ...

Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye ...

Taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye, according ...

If you’ve had herpes in the past, talk with your doctor before using Tremfya. They may recommend taking an antiviral on a regular basis to help prevent flare-ups of the herpes infection during ...

The words “herpes” and “spread” in the same sentence ... the relative amount of each color changed over time. After four days, up to 90 percent of virus in the brain, for example, was ...

Herpes manifests as painful sores ... result in it spreading unknowingly to others and increase the risk of flare-ups over time. Quick tip: Don’t brush off any recurring itching, burning ...

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