A Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Abducens Palsy.

Hahn, Eui Soo; Jung, Yeon Chul; Chang, Kwang

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1989;30(3):447-452.
Published online March 1, 1989.

A Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Abducens Palsy.

Eui Soo Hahn, Yeon Chul Jung, Kwang Chang

Department of Ophthalmology, Chung-ang Gil General Hospital, Incheon, Korea.

외직근마비를 동반한 안부 대상포진 1 예

한의수(Eui Soo Hahn),정연철(Yeon Chul Jung),장광(Kwang Chang)

Abstract

The complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus vary greatly among different patients. The major portion of the complications fall under four types; (1) keratitis, (2) iridocyclitis, (3) muscular palsies, and (4) optic neuritis. We have experienced a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by abducens palsy, sectorial paralysis of iris sphincter, iritis, and transient increase of intraocular pressure. The case was reviewed and the pathogenesis of the complications were discus sed.

Key Words: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus;Abducens palsy