Acute retinal necrosis syndrome complicating chickenpox.
Chickenpox may be complicated by ocular involvement. In these patents, acute retinal necrosis usually forms a relatively mild course. Systemic antiviral treatment during the acute phase of the disease is recommended. Rarely, retinal detachment may develop, resulting in blindness. It is strongly recommended that patients with chickenpox who develop visual symptoms should be referred for an ophthalmological opinion early.
Smith
J R
JR
Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751. jrsmith@cyberway.com.sg
Chee
S P
SP
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D015882:Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir