How to Get Rid of Herpetic Eye Bags

Herpetic eye bags, or herpetic eye disease, is caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is not sexually transmitted and is not the same virus as the genital herpes virus. The virus that causes herpetic eye bags may be present genetically since birth, but it may only appear when the body is under a great deal of stress or the immune system has been weakened. The symptoms of herpetic eye bags include pain and swelling in and around the eyes, redness of the eyes, a rash or sores around the eyes and cloudiness of the cornea.

Things You'll Need

• prescription eye drops
• prescription antiviral medication
• corticosteroids
• ice pack
• acetaminophen

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Instructions

• 1

  Go to the doctor. Only an ophthalmologist can diagnose herpetic eye bags, and seeing a doctor is the first step. He will recommend you to an ophthalmologist in your area.

• 2

  Take prescription antiviral medication. If you are experiencing a herpetic eye bag outbreak, your ophthalmologist will probably prescribe you with antiviral pills. It is important that you take the entire course of medication or you risk having the outbreak return.

• 3

  Take prescription eye drops. If you are having physical symptoms like red eyes, corneal clouding and swelling, your doctor may prescribe eye drops. Continue using the eye drops throughout the course of your treatment or else you risk the outbreak returning.

• 4

  Place a sterile ice pack in a towel over your eye and forehead area. The ice pack will reduce swelling and minimize pain.

• 5

  Take acetaminophen as needed for pain and swelling.