eye disorders
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Key Points
The eye is affected in about half of cases of V1 varicella-zoster virus reactivation. Keratitis and/or uveitis can be severe and cause morbidity. Appearance of the typical herpes zoster rash is usually diagnostic. Treatment is with oral antivirals and usually topical corticosteroids and pupillary dilation. Give the recombinant herpeszoster vaccineto all immunocompetent adults≥50 years. 