Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Rachael Niederer answers some of the common questions surrounding Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus(HZO), also known as shingles.

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Intro
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Defining Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)
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How often does it involve the eye?
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What are the manifestations of HZO?
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What are the complications of HZO?
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How do these patients present to primary care?
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Clarifying headaches
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Rash on the tip of the nose and eye symptoms
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How does HZO cause vision loss?
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Treating HZO
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Is there a role for prophylactic antiviral to reduce complications?
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Vaccination for Shingles in NZ
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Are there any additional benefits to giving the shingles vaccine?
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Take-home messages
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Take home messages

Early detection is vital to starting antivirals
HZO is common disease among older adults (60+)
Vaccination is a key preventative therapy and readily available
Complications can be devastating and carry high risk of vision loss

Presenter

Rachael Niederer

Senior Medical Ophthalmologist

Rachael is a senior medical opthalmologist at Greenlane Clinical Centre, the RANZCO College Representative for Auckland Ophthalmology trainees, and a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland.

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Rachael Niederer

This medical education was commissioned and funded by GSK. The content was produced independently by the Goodfellow Unit and our expert speaker.

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