Herpes zoster keratitis

Herpes zoster keratitis is an inflammatory corneal condition occurring as a major manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, which results from the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus within the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve It primarily affects older adults and immunocompromised individuals, involving the ocular surface and deeper corneal architecture

Herpes zoster keratitis is an inflammatory corneal condition occurring as a major manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, which results from the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus within the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve

It primarily affects older adults and immunocompromised individuals, involving the ocular surface and deeper corneal architecture Clinically, the disease can present acutely with punctate epithelial erosions and characteristic raised, mucous-rich pseudodendrites, or evolve into chronic immune-mediated stromal keratitis, endotheliitis, and neurotrophic keratopathy from sensory nerve damage If poorly controlled, this inflammation and associated corneal anesthesia can lead to persistent epithelial ...

Clinically, the disease can present acutely with punctate epithelial erosions and characteristic raised, mucous-rich pseudodendrites, or evolve into chronic immune-mediated stromal keratitis, endotheliitis, and neurotrophic keratopathy from sensory nerve damage If poorly controlled, this inflammation and associated corneal anesthesia can lead to persistent epithelial defects, stromal scarring, neovascularization, and potentially permanent vision impairment

Clinically, the disease can present acutely with punctate epithelial erosions and characteristic raised, mucous-rich pseudodendrites, or evolve into chronic immune-mediated stromal keratitis, endotheliitis, and neurotrophic keratopathy from sensory nerve damage

If poorly controlled, this inflammation and associated corneal anesthesia can lead to persistent epithelial defects, stromal scarring, neovascularization, and potentially permanent vision impairment