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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Shingles and eye pain
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
Our Ask A Doctor Ophthalmology Forum is where you can post your question and receive a personal answer from physicians affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Sep 29, 2008 08:35PM
, Sep 29, 2008 08:35PM
You absolutely need to see an EyeMD Ophthalmologst. About 40% of the time in my practice, when shingles (varicella zoster virus) is around the eye, it gets in the eye and causes long term inflammation, often with glaucoma, pain and reduced vision. Often the inflammation can last a year or more and can cause serious eye problems.
MJK MD
MJK MD
