Diet and corneal erosion

In less than two weeks, I’ve dealt with corneal erosion on the same eye for the second time. My ophthalmologist confirmed today that we're actually looking at herpetic keratitis. I'm currently using VirusCom ointment, keeping one eye shut, and stumbling around my apartment because judging distances with one eye is a total nightmare. 😢

I spent today reading through a mountain of literature regarding recurrent corneal erosions and herpes, and most sources boil down to a few key culprits:

1. Genetic predisposition
2. Stress levels
3. Autoimmune disorders
4. Poor nutrition

I can't control points 1 and 2, and as for 3—well, I hope I don't have anything like that (and if I do, I'm certainly not ready to face it yet). That leaves diet as the only variable I can actually influence.

Some studies point to poor nutrition in developing nations as a driver for corneal damage. It’s not like I’m eating as poorly as people in India, but my diet is likely far from perfect. Some experts suggest ramping up Vitamin C intake.

Since I am admittedly clueless when it comes to nutrition, I would appreciate some guidance from the experts or anyone with experience... what should I be prioritizing, and what should I stay away from?

I honestly don't know, I'm really hoping someone who actually knows their stuff about nutrition can weigh in here with some better advice.

Maybe you could try some supplements that give your immune system a little boost? Things like propolis, or even better, royal jelly. I’ve also heard people say that Ehinace has some antiviral properties, which might be worth looking into. Pairing those with some Vitamin C and zinc is definitely an idea worth considering...

Personally, whenever I get mouth sores, I swear by propolis to clear them up—it usually just comes down to stress and my immune system acting up. I haven't actually dealt with herpes myself, so I don't have any firsthand experience, but seeing how much people struggle with it, I feel pretty lucky to have dodged that bullet...

From what I know, VirusCom tablets work pretty well for herpes. As for Vitamin C, maybe just grab an electric juicer and squeeze out an orange twice a day? You could just eat them instead, but I guess I just love fresh juice, so I prefer squeezing them.
A few years back, I did a course of VirusCom, and I haven't had any outbreaks since—even though I used to get them on my lips all the time. I also changed up my diet a bit, eating lots of garlic and olive oil, mostly steamed veggies, and really little meat... plus some exercise—I'm doing Pilates now.

Alright, I’m keeping a close eye on things today. 🙂 I’m still using VirusCom, though... the corneal ulcerations have finally receded, but who knows when they might flare up again. There’s a slim chance they won't return, but I'm not holding my breath.

I picked up some time-release Vitamin C tablets and started taking 1 gram a day. Is that enough? Honestly, I'm skeptical about whether this will actually make a difference, but I suppose I'll give it a shot.

My diet is a mess—completely irregular—and I’m likely deficient in several vitamins. However, fixing my nutrition would require a total lifestyle overhaul, which just isn't feasible for me right now. So, I'll have to rely on whatever supplements I can find.

Honestly, one gram is a significant amount. It might even be overkill, but maybe try taking a larger dose for a bit before gradually tapering down...

I’m dealing with the same thing—my life has been pretty chaotic lately, and I can already tell it's starting to take a toll on my health. I'm genuinely worried that all these bad habits are going to come back to haunt me tenfold eventually...