B00.5 † + (H19.1*)
DESCRIPTION
Acute unilateral painful red eye with visual blurring and decreased corneal sensation. Characteristic dendritic corneal ulcer seen on staining with fluorescein.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Aciclovir 3%, ophthalmic ointment inserted in the lower conjuntival sac five times per day at 4 hour intervals.
- Continue for 3 days after ulcer has healed.
If aciclovir 3% ophthalmic ointment is unavailable:
- Aciclovir, oral, 400 mg five times daily for 10–14 days.
NOTE
Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in the treatment of dendritic ulcers.