title: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus and lateral rectus palsy in an elderly patient.
abstract: Acquired palsy of the lateral rectus presents with horizontal diplopia and has a broad differential. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus- (HZO) related cranial nerve palsy is a transient and self-limiting condition. Systemic antiviral treatment is administered in order to prevent sight-threatening complications. In suspected cases, zosteriform rash should be questioned. One should keep in mind that acquired esotropia in the elderly may sometimes present following HZO.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Uludağ University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey.
authors: Ozgur
authors: O
authors: Yalcinbayir
authors: Meral
authors: M
authors: Yildiz
authors: Gamze Ucan
authors: GU
authors: Gunduz
authors: Oner
authors: O
authors: Gelisken