Treatment of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Oral antivirals (eg, acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir) Sometimes topical corticosteroids Early treatment with acyclovir 800 mg orally 5 times / day or famciclovir 500 mg or valacyclovir 1 g orally 3 times / day for 7 days reduces ocular complications.