After starting HSV treatment, when should follow-up generally occur?

After starting HSV treatment, when should follow-up generally occur?

• A. 1-2 days
• B. 2-7 days
• C. 1 month
• D. 3 months

Answer: (B)

After starting HSV treatment, follow-up within about 2–7 days is recommended to confirm that the antiviral therapy is working, ensure the lesion is healing, and catch any progression or complications early. HSV keratitis can change quickly, and rechecking in this window lets you verify improvement, adjust therapy if there’s inadequate response, or escalate care if the condition worsens. Waiting much longer, like a month, risks missing early progression to more serious disease such as stromal involvement or scarring. In some cases with severe disease or rapid progression, earlier reassessment (closer to 1–2 days) may be needed, but the general guideline for routine care is a follow-up within a week.

After starting HSV treatment, follow-up within about 2–7 days is recommended to confirm that the antiviral therapy is working, ensure the lesion is healing, and catch any progression or complications early. HSV keratitis can change quickly, and rechecking in this window lets you verify improvement, adjust therapy if there’s inadequate response, or escalate care if the condition worsens. Waiting much longer, like a month, risks missing early progression to more serious disease such as stromal involvement or scarring. In some cases with severe disease or rapid progression, earlier reassessment (closer to 1–2 days) may be needed, but the general guideline for routine care is a follow-up within a week.