A Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Abducens Palsy.
- Author:
Eui Soo HAHN
1
;
Yeon Chul JUNG
;
Kwang CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chung-ang Gil General Hospital, Incheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus;
Abducens palsy
- MeSH:
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus*;
Herpes Zoster*;
Humans;
Intraocular Pressure;
Iridocyclitis;
Iris;
Iritis;
Keratitis;
Optic Neuritis;
Paralysis*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1989;30(3):447-452
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus vary greatly among different patients. The major portion of the complications fall under four types; (1) keratitis, (2) iridocyclitis, (3) muscular palsies, and (4) optic neuritis. We have experienced a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by abducens palsy, sectorial paralysis of iris sphincter, iritis, and transient increase of intraocular pressure. The case was reviewed and the pathogenesis of the complications were discus sed.
