Ocular Herpes Treatment in India
About Ocular Herpes
Key Highlights
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Effective management of a potentially sight-threatening viral infection.Utilizes targeted antiviral therapies to suppress the virus and promote healing.Aims to prevent corneal scarring, which is a major cause of vision loss from ocular herpes.Can involve surgical options like corneal transplant to restore vision in advanced cases.Treatment is tailored by an ophthalmologist based on the location and severity of the infection.Focuses on both treating the active episode and strategies to reduce the frequency of recurrences./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Herpes Simplex Keratitis (infection of the cornea).
- Herpetic eye disease affecting the eyelids (blepharitis) or conjunctiva (conjunctivitis).
- Stromal keratitis, a deeper corneal infection that can cause inflammation and scarring.
- Recurrent episodes of ocular herpes infection.
- Corneal scarring or perforation resulting from previous herpes infections.
- Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye) caused by the herpes virus.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist, including a slit-lamp evaluation.
- Possible corneal scraping for laboratory testing to confirm the viral cause.
- Discussion of medical history, including any prior episodes of herpes infections.
- Review of all current medications and allergies.
- For planned surgical procedures (e.g., transplant), pre-operative tests and clearance may be required.
- Patient education on the chronic nature of the condition and the importance of adherence to treatment.
Risks & possible complications
- Corneal scarring, leading to permanent vision impairment or blindness.
- Recurrence of the herpes infection in the eye.
- Side effects from antiviral medications (e.g., topical stinging, systemic effects).
- Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma) from inflammation or steroid use.
- Cataract formation, especially with long-term steroid treatment.
- For surgeries: Infection, graft rejection (in transplants), bleeding, or incomplete healing.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Strict adherence to the prescribed antiviral and/or anti-inflammatory eye drop schedule.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing and eye pressure.
- Avoid rubbing the eye to prevent spreading the virus or causing injury.
- Use prescribed oral antiviral medications as directed to prevent recurrence.
- Protect the eye from bright light and wear sunglasses if sensitive.
- Report any sudden pain, redness, or vision changes to the ophthalmologist immediately.
- Recovery from an active episode can take weeks; surgical recovery (e.g., transplant) takes months.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ocular herpes in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ocular herpes in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Manipal Hospital Goa , known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ocular herpes. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ocular herpes compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Ocular Herpes in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ophthalmology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ocular herpes.
Panaji, India
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Ophthalmologists for Ocular Herpes
Explore experienced ophthalmologists who regularly perform ocular herpes and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Ranchi
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 36 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 9 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 35 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 30 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 20 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 11 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 28 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 12 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 26 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 14 Years Experience
- Ophthalmologist
Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salem