Abstract
Abstract This is a case report of human immunodeficiency virus infection whose primary presentation was with herpes zoster ophthalmicus with sterile corneal perforation which is unusual. A 48-year-old female patient presented with redness and painful decrease in vision in the right eye for the past two weeks. Examination revealed skin lesions in right side of face, with complete ptosis in right eye with restricted ocular movements suggestive of third nerve palsy. Slit lamp examination revealed sterile perforated peripheral corneal ulcer in right eye. Screening of viral markers revealed that patient was positive for human immunodeficiency virus. The case was treated conservatively with oral antivirals, topical antibiotics, and lubricants. The patient was started on highly active antiretroviral therapy from nearby antiretroviral therapy centre. We planned to do a corneal patch graft for the patient but the patient was not willing for any surgical intervention.
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