Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Source: NIAID. Available online: http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus). Herpes zoster is commonly called shingles. If shingles affects a certain nerve (trigeminal nerve) in the head, it causes itching, tingling, and a rash on the forehead, cheek, nose, and around one eye. It potentially threatens eyesight.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | March 21, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 21, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Wajeeh E. Nasser, MD - Family Medicine, Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
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