Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis should be treated (with an ophthalmologist's consultation) with systemic acyclovir 20 mg / kg every 8 hours for 14 to 21 days and topical 1% trifluridine ophthalmic drops or ointment, vidarabine 3% ointment, or 0.1% iododeoxyuridine every 2 to 3 hours, with a maximum of 9 doses/24 hours.