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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 2 | |
60s | 1 | |
70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 4 |