Dr.LIMPASHREE MANJARI SWAIN
Purpose–a prospective study on clinical profile and management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus over a period of one year.Material and methods-20 consecutive patients were evaluated. Associated immunocompromised conditions like diabetic mellitus ,HIV , lactating mother,malnutrition,cirrhosis, anemia evaluated.Result-HIV was commonest association. Common presentations were periorbital vesicular rash, lid edema, ptosis, keratitis and superficial punctuate keratitis with dry eye,uveitis, optic neuritis. Patients treated with topical and systemic antivirals, antibiotics,topical low concentration steroids,dilating agents as and when required.Conclusion:commonest presentation was periorbital vesicular rash. Systemic antivirals are efficacious in immunocompromised cases.
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