Herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Optometry (St. Louis, Mo.) [Optometry] Journal article | | Title | Herpes zoster ophthalmicus. | | Author(s) | Gurwood AS, Savochka J, Sirgany BJ | | Institution | The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia 19141, USA. agurwood@pco.edu | | Source | Optometry 2002 May; 73(5):295-302. | | MeSH | Antiviral Agents
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Humans
Keratoplasty, Penetrating
Middle Aged
| | Abstract | BACKGROUND: We examined the literature for the latest information on diagnosis and management of herpes zoster, and compiled a representative database.
METHODS: Using search engines and library resources, we reviewed pathology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management.
RESULTS: The varicella zoster virus is a member of the herpes virus family that produces an infection through direct contact with active skin lesions or airborne droplets. The infection resides latent in the trigeminal ganglion until reactivated, often affecting the sensory nerve, skin, eye, and adnexa.
CONCLUSION: The varicella zoster virus has the potential to severely disrupt the structures of the eye. Patients less than 50 years of age should be referred for systemic workup to rule out an immunocompromised state. In general, management is often palliative and/or geared toward specific sequelae. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Case Reports
Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 12363229 |
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