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Case Reports
. 1988;196(4):185-7.
doi: 10.1159/000309898.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by hyphema and hemorrhagic glaucoma

S Hayasaka  1 , M Watanabe, Y Yamamoto, S Noda, M Sekimoto, T Setogawa
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by hyphema and hemorrhagic glaucoma

S Hayasaka et al. Ophthalmologica. 1988.

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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