title: Optic neuropathy and central retinal artery occlusion in a patient with herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
abstract: We present the case of a patient with herpes zoster ophthalmicus and optic neuropathy followed by central retinal artery occlusion. In those with herpes zoster ophthalmicus, in addition to the known usual complications, the possibility of this rare complication also should be considered, and the patient should be followed closely for a prolonged time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Retinal Diseases, Ankara University, Turkey.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Atmaca
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ozmert
mesh_terms: D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000209:etiology*; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity