Paediatric Ophthalmology: Case three


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This 10 year old school boy presented to the casualty with these recurrent lesions. Each attack was preceded by the appearance of cold sore of the lips

a. What is the diagnosis?

b. What ocular treatment is recommended?

c. Would there be any long-term ocular sequelae?

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