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  • Title: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus in otherwise healthy children.
    Author: De Freitas D, Martins EN, Adan C, Alvarenga LS, Pavan-Langston D.
    Journal: Am J Ophthalmol; 2006 Sep; 142(3):393-9. PubMed ID: 16935582.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To evaluate the complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) in children. DESIGN: Prospective-observational case series. METHODS: Ten healthy patients (five boys, five girls) with HZO were prospectively followed. Data regarding best-corrected visual acuity, biomicroscopy, intraocular pressure, corneal sensitivity, and funduscopy were collected. The median duration of follow-up was 19 months (range eight to 78 months). RESULTS: The mean age at presentation was 8.7 years (range two to 14 years +/-3.95). At last visit, two patients (20%) had decreased visual acuity and nine (90%) had some degree of abnormal corneal sensitivity and corneal opacity despite good final visual acuity. CONCLUSION: In general, HZO seems to have a good prognosis in healthy children; nonetheless, some cases can present severe eye complications causing visual loss.
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