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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Category(ies): Cornea
Contributor: Jordan Graff, MD

Vesicular rash on an erythematous base. Notice that this rash is in the V1 distribution on the left side of the face (top 2 photos) and V2 distribution on the right side of the face (bottom 2 photos). Also note how the rash is divided down face midline.

Classic crops of vessicular lesions cover the V1 area of the left face
Classic crops of vessicular lesions cover the V1 area of the left face. Note the sharp vertical demarcation line at mid-face and the sparing of the V2/maxillary region. There is always risk of ocular involvement in these cases.