opthalmology

Question 1

What is HZV opthalmicus

Answer 1

Presentation of dermatomal rash which indicates ocular involvement of the eye by HZV

• vesicular rash over tip of nose = cornea involved
• vesicular rash over nasolabial folds

Mx:
aciclovir oral
Stop an immunosupressants
Urgent opthal review
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Question 2

How does retinitis pigmentosa present?

Answer 2

Pigmented deposits throughout retinal field

1. night vision loss
2. loss of peripheral vision
3. loss of day time vision
4. loss of central vision