Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Synonyms

Herpes Zoster, Ocular

Ocular Herpes Zoster

Virus infection of the Gasserian ganglion and its nerve branches characterized by pain and vesicular eruptions with much swelling. Ocular involvement is usually heralded by a vesicle on the tip of the nose. This area is innervated by the nasociliary nerve.