Ophthalmic diagnoses in the ED: herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
The epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus in the emergency department is discussed with an emphasis on the identification of the numerous potential ocular complications. Emergency physicians need to be able to recognize the clinical features of herpes zoster ophthalmicus and initiate appropriate therapy and referral.
Carter
William P
WP
Emergency Medicine Department, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME 04102, USA. cartew2@mmc.org
Germann
Carl A
CA
Baumann
Michael R
MR
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D053061:Herpes Zoster Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014276:Trigeminal Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D053061:Herpes Zoster Vaccine