Herpes Zoster keratitis
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Last updated: February 6th, 2022
Summary of Evidence
Valaciclovir is as effective as acyclovir in preventing ocular complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus, with similar tolerability but simpler dosing schedule for valaciclovir. {Colin J, Prisant O, Cochener B, Lescale O, Rolland B, Hoang-Xuan T. Comparison of the efficacy and safety of valaciclovir and acyclovir for the treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Ophthalmology. 2000 Aug;107(8):1507-11.}
Evidence
1. Background
1.1 Natural history
2. Treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
2.1 Antiviral treatment
2.1.1 Valaciclovir vs Aciclovir
2.1.3 CXL - transepithelial
3. Prophylaxis
3.1 Ocular surgery
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