Clinics in DermatologyHerpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) occurs when latent varicella zoster virus reactivates in the ophthalmic division of the fifth cranial nerve (CNV1). HZO commonly affects older and immunocompromised patients. This disease is considered an ophthalmic emergency due to the wide range of associated ocular symptoms, including severe chronic pain and vision ...
Minor M, Payne E.
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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Complicating Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Ophthalmoplegia. [PDF]
CureusCerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare cause of strokes and is most common in younger patients particularly those less than 50 years of age.
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Trigeminal Trophic Syndrome as a Complication of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus. [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is an unusual complication that occurs secondary to trigeminal nerve injury. The insult to the nerve can lead to anesthesia, hypoesthesia, and paresthesias producing sensations such as burning or itching. The combination
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Devastating Disease Coming Back with Vengeance or Finding Its Nemesis?
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2022 Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a frequent, painful, and debilitating condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus alongside the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in Children [PDF]
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 1958 Suzanne Tucker
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Recurrent herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a young, healthy individual taking high doses of l-Arginine
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2019 Purpose: To report a case of a healthy, young male with recurrent herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) and high-dose l-arginine supplementation. Observations: A 39-year-old man presented to another institution with a HZO involving the right eye.
Stephen A. LoBue +6 more
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Corneal nerve changes in herpes zoster ophthalmicus: a prospective longitudinal in vivo confocal microscopy study [PDF]
Eye, 2023 Purpose To study the changes in corneal nerves and corneal sensitivity over a 6-month period in patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) compared with healthy subjects.
Eugenie Mok, Ka Wai Kam, Alvin L. Young
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Presentation, Complications, Treatment, and Prevention. [PDF]
Infect Dis TherHerpes zoster (HZ) is caused by reactivation of latent infection of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in sensory (cranial, dorsal root) ganglia. Major risk factors for HZ are increasing age and immunosuppression.
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Orbital Apex Syndrome Following Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Case Report and Clinical Approach. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Given the potential for rapid progression and significant morbidity, clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for OAS in patients with HZO who present with neurological symptoms such as ophthalmoplegia, ptosis, and sensory loss.
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Pediatric herpes zoster ophthalmicus: a systematic review. [PDF]
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023 Purpose While typically affecting older adults and immunocompromised individuals, herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) has been reported with varying manifestations and complications in children. In this review, we evaluate reported cases of pediatric HZO in
Hakim FE, Riaz K, Farooq A.
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