Publication: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus and lateral rectus palsy in an elderly patient
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Yalçınbayır, Özgür
Yıldız, Meral
Gündüz, Gamze Ucan
Gelişken, Öner
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Acquired palsy of the lateral rectus presents with horizontal diplopia and has a broad differential. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus-(HZO) related cranial nerve palsy is a transient and self-limiting condition. Systemic antiviral treatment is administered in order to prevent sight-threatening complications. In suspected cases, zosteriform rash should be questioned. One should keep in mind that acquired esotropia in the elderly may sometimes present following HZO.
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Abduction, Cranial nerve palsy, Esotropia, Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, Neuroophthalmology, Ocular motility, Ophthalmology