Herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by hyphema and hemorrhagic glaucoma |
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Authors: | S Hayasaka M Watanabe Y Yamamoto S Noda M Sekimoto T Setogawa |
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Affiliation: | Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane Medical University, Izumo, Japan. |
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Abstract: | We treated two patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus in whom hyphema and hemorrhagic glaucoma occurred. Case 1 complained of facial skin eruption, and was given intravenous acyclovir for 7 days. Hyphema and high intraocular pressure occurred in the left eye 10 days after the onset of the skin eruption. Case 2 had severe pain and blisters on her face, and was given intravenous acyclovir for 7 days. An intracameral hemorrhage and glaucoma developed in the right eye 15 days after the onset of the skin lesion. Intravenous acyclovir may be necessary for longer than 7-day periods if the iridocyclitis remains. |
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