Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Persistent Hyphema and Orbital Apex Syndrome; a Blinding Combination

Authors

  • Abirami Shavani Sanmugam Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Adil Hussein Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Wan Hazabbah Wan Hitam Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Keywords:

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Hyphema, Orbital Apex Syndrome

Abstract

To report a rare case of an elderly gentleman who presented with herpes zoster ophthalmicus, complicated with persistent hyphema and orbital apex syndrome. A 75-year-old Malay gentleman presented with left herpes zoster ophthalmicus that was complicated with complete ophthalmoplegia and ptosis. He developed total hyphema in the affected eye with a secondary elevated intraocular pressure after a week. He was treated with oral acyclovir and topical corticosteroids. However, the total hyphema persisted that required an anterior chamber washout surgery. Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus complicated with persistent hyphema and orbital apex syndrome is rare and very challenging to manage. Radiological imaging is important to exclude other causes of OAS. It is recommended to treat HZO with systemic acyclovir for a longer duration in view of ocular and neurological involvement.

Author Biography

  • Abirami Shavani Sanmugam, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
    Department of Ophthalmology, MMed Trainee

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2018-02-09

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): December 2017

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