Can SHINGRIX Shingles Vaccine Help Treat Irritation In The Eyes?
i ve had shingles, even worse occular. Five years later i still have to take prednilisolone(steriod) and combigan drops daily to keep the irritation under contol in my eye. I ve already had a cataract in my eye, removal and lens replacement. Will GSK SHINGRIX, shingles vaccine, stop the recurrent irritation in my eye if I stop the drops? Could it cause a recurence of shingles in my eye? I am 62 year old male and have NOT had any other shingles vaccine, VOSTAVAX. My current eyesight is correctable to 20/20 both eyes. I m a commercial airline pilot. Thanks, XXXX
Nope, I do not think shingle vaccine will help in the eye infection now as it has already been recurrent since long. Combigan is a drug for glaucoma dear and it causes some ocular surface irritation. You may try using some lubricants like carboxymethyl cellulose along with it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Harshita, Ophthalmologist
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Can SHINGRIX Shingles Vaccine Help Treat Irritation In The Eyes?
Hello, Nope, I do not think shingle vaccine will help in the eye infection now as it has already been recurrent since long. Combigan is a drug for glaucoma dear and it causes some ocular surface irritation. You may try using some lubricants like carboxymethyl cellulose along with it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Harshita, Ophthalmologist