EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Asst Prof of Ophthal. U.of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Category: Systemic Disorders
Diagnosis: herpes zoster ophthalmicus - a cache

Image Comments:

The three patients demonstrate classic herpes zoster ophthalmicus skin lesion. If a lesion occurs on the tip of the nose- Hutchinson's sign, the chances for serious ocular complications are increased.

 

 

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