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Because the lesions and swelling were around my eye, my doctor’s main concern was my vision. Shingles infections that impact the eyes can lead to serious complications, including blindness, so I ...

Eye problems If you have shingles in or near your eyes, forehead, or nose, see your doctor right away. Without treatment, it can lead to pain in your eyes but also to permanent loss of vision.

According to health bosses, the first signs of shingles is the tingly or painful especially near to your eyes. A general feeling of unwellness or a headache is a second symptom.

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A rash on both the left and right of your body is unlikely to be shingles." It can be painful and very itchy and when shingles affects the eye, or the skin around the eye, it can cause sight problems.