Dear Richard,
This may be feline Herpes:
http://www.thensome.com/herpes.htm
Oh no dont pull the scabs. You can use a bit of vaseline to disolve them.
Start out by applying damp teabags a few times a day.
Then you ae to get Terramycin eye ointment - some pet supplies and drug stores have it or a genetic but call first. Or order from http://www.revivalanimal.com/
Put 125 mg of l-lycine in the water and a half tsp of colloidal silver in the food.Get them at health food store. You can continue with the boric acid as well.
If they dont get better they may need a script of amoxi.
Please let me know how they are doing. I hope they feel better very soon.
Sincerest best wishes,
Terri
Feline Healthcare Expert
Expert in feline health and behavior. 20 years experience with cats.