Shingles
Chicken Pox and Shingles are the same virus. Shingles is a reactivation of the Chicken Pox virus that remains hidden and dormant in the nerve.
The resulting rash causes pain along the nerve route and can be very uncomfortable. Sometimes the virus can be in the nerve, which supplies sensation to the skin around the eye.
If your eye becomes red or sore or you have reduced vision, it is important that you see an Ophthalmologist who will be able to determine if there is any inflammation on the surface of the eye (keratitis) or inside the eye (uveitis). This is usually well controlled with medication such as artificial tear drops, anti-viral ointment (Acyclovir) and steroid eye drops. The skin rash can be treated with anti-viral tablets and cream. After the rash has subsided the skin discomfort can take several months to subside.
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