Suspected herpetic keratitis: any advice?
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I’ve been dealing with keratitis since I was just a toddler. Back in the day, flare-ups used to hit me twice a month like clockwork, though lately, I can go years without a single issue. Sadly, after fourteen years of fighting this, there’s permanent scarring left behind, leaving me with only about 10% vision in that eye.
Recently, my inflammations have been lasting roughly ten days at a time. Naturally, I’ve been using Pfizer and Tobrex to manage the symptoms.
The scarring itself could potentially be addressed through a corneal transplant, but there’s always that lingering shadow of worry that the herpes will resurface, since it stays tucked away in your system forever. My doctors suggested that it’s better to hold off until I hit 18, as performing a transplant too early carries its own set of risks.
At the end of the day, the most critical thing is keeping a close eye on the immune system, because these episodes really tend to strike whenever your immunity takes a dip.
Recently, my inflammations have been lasting roughly ten days at a time. Naturally, I’ve been using Pfizer and Tobrex to manage the symptoms.
The scarring itself could potentially be addressed through a corneal transplant, but there’s always that lingering shadow of worry that the herpes will resurface, since it stays tucked away in your system forever. My doctors suggested that it’s better to hold off until I hit 18, as performing a transplant too early carries its own set of risks.
At the end of the day, the most critical thing is keeping a close eye on the immune system, because these episodes really tend to strike whenever your immunity takes a dip.