| Past Issue | Volume 5, Number 2, 2003 | | Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus with Abducens Palsy |
Rajeev Gupta, Hem Lata, Subina Narang, Sunandan Sood
Department of Ophthalmology,GovernmentMedical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Ocular muscle palsies are well known complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, especially those involving the third nerve. The prognosis for these palsies is usually good with most cases resolving within 6 weeks. This report is of an uncommon case of sixth nerve palsy in association with herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Key Words: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, Nerve palsy, Ocular muscular dystrophy
Asian J Ophthalmol 2003;5(2):11-12.
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