Spreading the infection to another person is unlikely. Treatment has improved greatly over the past 10 years. We now have excellent drugs that will destroy the virus ability to multiply Itself, thereby, curing the infection. It is most important to treat early in the course of the recurrence. If left untreated, scars may form and significantly impair vision.
Eye drops are very effective.
Sometimes we will literally scrape the herpes virus and ulcer from the eye and allow it to heal with the assistance of drops or ointments. This problem can and should be treated vigorously, yet cautiously. It is very important to consult an ophthalmologist before beginning any treatment since some medications may actually make the disease worse. Rarely is corneal transplantation needed to eliminate the scars of ocular herpes, but it remains an alternative in severe cases. E. Front St.