Yalçınbayır, ÖzgürYıldız, MeralGündüz, Gamze UcanGelişken, Öner2024-09-122024-09-122011-01-011663-2699https://doi.org/10.1159/000334236https://karger.com/cop/article/2/3/333/69872/Herpes-Zoster-Ophthalmicus-and-Lateral-Rectushttps://hdl.handle.net/11452/44648Acquired 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.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAbductionCranial nerve palsyEsotropiaHerpes zoster ophthalmicusNeuroophthalmologyOcular motilityOphthalmologyArticle0002169028000083333372310.1159/000334236