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During the initial outbreak of genital HSV-1, how likely to transmit it to the eyes?

I didn't know at first that what I had on my penis was herpes (first week or so) and I'm not sure if I rinsed properly before touching other body parts. I'm new to this virus and I'm really paranoid and anxious that I did touch my eyes during this initial outbreak I'm currently having (especially that I was crying a lot those past days and I don't know if tears facilitate such infections). The sores weren't open and there was no liquids involved. I'm asking this because this is the initial outbreak and I don't know how fast the body develops antibodies for herpes. So, is it likely to happen?
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It could happen, but herpes infections in the eyes are more likely to happen because of oral herpes infections that travel through nerve groups to the eye.

Herpes in the eye isn't all that common, so try not to worry too much about it. (I know that is easier said than done.)

Has anyone told you about genital hsv1? You can learn a lot about it, like it's less infectious than genital hsv2, in the Herpes Handbook here - https://westoverheights.com/herpes/the-updated-herpes-handbook/ It's free, and written by one of the world's leading experts on herpes.
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Yes I got highly educated in this area, but autoinoculation is a part that few people covered so that's why I feel paranoid. Getting herpes is bad enough, spreading it is a whole different deal.
Read the handbook I linked. It will help you with info and hopefully settle down. I promise you it gets easier. It's been well over 10 years for me, and it's barely a thing now. :)
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