My daughter has herpes of the eye and is being treated for it, how long does it take for it to go away?

Question

My daughter has herpes of the eye and is being treated for it, how long does it take for it to go away?

Answer 1

Herpessimplex keratitis on average, takes about two weeks to get over the attack. However, the organism is still there and never goes away. It is an oppurtunistic bug and will infect again, usually in times of stress like a cold, etc. That is why it is called a cold sore ulcer. Be sure that a competent eye doctor treats any red eyes in the future because a lot of common eye drops can make this condition worse and cause scarring, etc. Steroid drops would be the biggest offender.