Ophthalmic herpes zoster

Definition

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.

Also known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 053.29 per MONDO
• MESH D006563 per MONDO
• SCTID 87513003 per MONDO
• UMLS C0019364 per MONDO

Drugs indicated