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[|Human|] I have had shingles in my left eye cornea, and I take two drops of a steriod product to lessen flare-ups.  I played some raquetball for a couple hours, and it seemed that I had a flare - up with the shingles.  My eye was a bit blurry and I took a nap - and when I woke up it was a little better.  My question is: Does strenous excerise cause a flare-up with shingles?Thanks,Don
[|AI|]  Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, in your case both serious activity and steroid had created complication. In some cases of herpes infection corneal ulcer or keratitis can occur which can be complicated further. I advise you not to take steroid treatment. As it can cause further ulceration silently. Steroid can initially cure your problem but can worsen later on. So try to avoid the steroid. You can take acyclovir eye Chat Doctor.  This can treat your infection. Please take gabapentin for pain and vitamin B complex for better neural recovery. Please maintain good ocular hygiene by frequent cleaning with sterile normal saline. This can help you fight infection better. Please wear sunglasses over eye as they reduce eye strain and prevent further corneal damage. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/