Cornea
Herpes Zoster Keratitis
Also known as: HZO keratitis, VZV keratitis, zoster keratitis, zoster keratouveitis, pseudodendritic ulcer, nummular keratitis, shingles keratitis, HZO corneal involvement
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Overview
The cornea-specific manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), the broader V1 varicella-zoster reactivation syndrome. This record is for corneal disease: punctate epithelial keratitis, pseudodendrites, nummular keratitis, stromal/disciform keratitis, reduced corneal sensation, and neurotrophic keratopathy. Use the separate herpes zoster ophthalmicus record for periocular V1 shingles without current corneal involvement.
What OptoGuide™ covers for herpes zoster keratitis
- Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
- Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
- Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
- Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting
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