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Can Valacyclovir Be Used for Eye Infection?

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According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, oral valacyclovir is a standard treatment for certain types of viral eye infections, specifically those caused by the herpes simplex and varicella-zoster viruses. However, this medication is ineffective against bacterial or other non-herpetic eye infections, clarifying when **can valacyclovir be used for eye infection** and when it cannot.