Ophthalmologist Pathmaraj talks about shingles in the eye. Shingles causes painful blisters near nerves on one side of your body. It may spread to your face and eyes.

“The other issue we worry about is if it breaks out on the face and involves the eye because this can lead to blindness,” Fellin said. “Shingles around the eye is considered ...

In a statement, GSK Malaysia (GSK) said the disease arises from dormant VZV in the nervous system of adults aged 50 and above ...

Shingles on the face is considered a medical emergency because it may affect your eyes. If you notice the rash on your scalp traveling down your forehead or along the nose, consider talking with a ...

It’s vital to treat shingles early to avoid complications like long-lasting nerve pain or eye problems.” There are three red flags the pharmacist encouraged people to become familiar with.

Pfeifer got the virus in her eyes, and she almost lost ... There is a vaccine adults around the age of 50 can receive to prevent shingles, something Pfeifer said she wished she would have gotten ...

Blisters near or in the eye can cause lasting eye damage and blindness. Hearing loss, a brief paralysis of the face, or, very rarely, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) can also occur. Most ...