What is herpes zoster ophthalmicus?

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a reactivation of a varicella-zoster virus infection (shingles—Herpes Zoster) involving the eye. It is characterized by eye pain, a Zoster rash on the forehead, and eyelid swelling and inflammation.

How do members experience herpes zoster ophthalmicus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with herpes zoster ophthalmicus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for herpes zoster ophthalmicus*

Who has herpes zoster ophthalmicus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 4