Herpes zoster ophthalmicus with retrobulbar neuritis

Authors

  • Pranisha Singh Nepal Medical College, Attarkhel
  • Srijana Karmacharya Nepal Medical College, Attarkhel
  • Aparna Rizyal Nepal Medical College, Attarkhel
  • A P Rijal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v8i1.16142

Keywords:

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, retrobulbar neuritis, visual field

Abstract

Background: Retrobulbar neuritis in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO) has been reported very rarely.

Objective: To report a very rare case of HZO with retrobulbar neuritis with detailed clinical features and treatment responses.

Case: A fifty-eight- year old male presented with Herpes zoster-retrobulbarneuritis in the left eye. It was characterized by decreased visual acuity, mid dilated pupil with sluggish reaction, normal optic disc and central scotoma in Humphrey visual field. Visual acuity improved with systemic Acyclovir and steroids.

Conclusion: This is a rare case of HZO associated with retrobulbar neuritis. Prompt treatment with systemic antiviral and steroid improve the visual outcome. 

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2016; 8(15): 78-81


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Published

2016-12-12

How to Cite

Singh, P., Karmacharya, S., Rizyal, A., & Rijal, A. P. (2016). Herpes zoster ophthalmicus with retrobulbar neuritis. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 8(1), 78–81. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v8i1.16142

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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