J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1989 Jun;30(3):447-452.

A Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Abducens Palsy

• Hahn ES
• Jung YC
• Chang K

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.

Keyword

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus; Abducens palsy

MeSH Terms

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus*
Herpes Zoster*
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Iridocyclitis
Iris
Iritis
Keratitis
Optic Neuritis
Paralysis*