Abstract
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO), also known as Ophthalmic Zoster, caused by the reactivation of the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV), VZV reactivation commonly affects the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve and subsequently the eye. HZO is considered an ophthalmologic emergency. The most common complication of HZO is postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). HZO is a diagnosed based on history and cutaneous findings. Antivirals medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir remain the mainstay of therapy for HZO. HZO represents approximately 10 to 25% of all cases of herpes zoster. Here, we report an interesting case of HZO and it's complication PHN in a 61 years old male patient.
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