I have been researching shingles since April '09 when I got them. Like lots of you, I was misdiagnosed initially, so it took several months to clear up. I had them in my eye and they are completely cleared up now; however, my eye is so watery it drives me crazy. I am 55 and can't imagine dabbing at my eye constantly for the next several years. I've used many dry types of eye drops, but none of them are effective. I'd love to hear from anyone who has found a way to deal with this.