Question 1

does eye pain and pinkness in corner of eye occur before shingles rash appears, or would you see a rash first?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmology: Studies show that ocular pain is a definite indication for a full history, physical, and visit with an eye specialist ASAP. The differential diagnosis can include glaucoma, which is an increase in the pressure in your eye that can threaten your vision, infections, trauma, corneal abrasion, subconjunctival hemorrhage, zoster related pain, dry eyes, episcleritis &amp; others. Please see Ophthalmology

Question 2

dr  said i have shingles in rt. side of head and eye/. pain is severe in that area and will not let up --he put me on lyrica 75 mgs but it doesn't help so far. how long does this severe pain  lasr  with shingles. i broke  out very little  but eye is still

Accepted Answer

You may: You probably need to be seen at a pain clinic for additional treatment. The pain can last for months.

Question 3

got shingles, one eye is itchy and its corner is very painful, how long it lasts? what can i do for the eye pain and itchiness?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Medications may help shingles but it will usually resolve on its own.  One exception is when it is located around the eye. If the eye is involved, it is important to see a Dr. to prevent possible eye damage.

Question 4

what can i do for pain from shingles in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Pain rx, antivirals: Antivirals can help diminish pain if used early in the acute phase (with the rash) but are not useful later.  If the pain persists strongly after the rash is gone, pain specialists may be needed.

Question 5

so my eye is better today. clearing up, just a bit itchy. should i still be concerned about it being shingles again?

Accepted Answer

No: If it were shingles your symptoms would be worsening and not getting better.

Question 6

please could you confirm what symptoms i would have for shingles. i suspect i may have it near to the corner of my right eye. also, is it hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Not hereditary: Shingles is due to activation of the chicken pox virus. If you did not have chicken pox, you do not have shingles. Visit this site for symptoms of shingles.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/symptoms-causes/syc-20353054
It is not hereditary.

Question 7

how can a person contract shingles in their eye? my aunt was diagnosed with this.

Accepted Answer

Frequently there is: A history of  chicken pox in the past.- contact with others can be a cause if they have open wounds. It is not a good condition to have ; should be treated as soon as suspected. Can leave residual loss of vision.

Question 8

shingles on eye keep getting it have had it twice this year 3 times last year why?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is unlikely for Shingles to recur that frequently.  I would investigate an alternative explanation or consider evaluation for immune deficiency if the recurrent nature of Shingles is confirmed

Question 9

after shingles clear suddenly appear again the rash and near the eyes is it a 2nd round?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If exact same locatiion may be herpes simplex, not zoster as reash usually does not re-appear  that quickly. Would go to a dermatologist for a viral culture to determine which virus it is and if is the same thing or somehting different.

Question 10

im pretty sure i have shingles in my eye, again, but i dont currently have insurance. do i need to be on medication?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Zoster: Ophthalmic herpes zoster (herpes zoster ophthalmicus) can present serious problems if it is effecting the actual eye. I do recommend  a medical assessment.

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Shingles eye pain

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Does eye pain and pinkness in corner of eye occur before shingles rash appears, or would you see a rash first?

A member asked:

Dr said i have shingles in rt. side of head and eye/. pain is severe in that area and will not let up --he put me on lyrica 75 mgs but it doesn't help so far. how long does this severe pain lasr with shingles. i broke out very little but eye is still

A member asked:

Got shingles, one eye is itchy and its corner is very painful, how long it lasts? what can i do for the eye pain and itchiness?

A member asked:

What can i do for pain from shingles in the eye?

A member asked:

So my eye is better today. clearing up, just a bit itchy. should i still be concerned about it being shingles again?

A member asked:

Please could you confirm what symptoms i would have for shingles. i suspect i may have it near to the corner of my right eye. also, is it hereditary?

A member asked:

How can a person contract shingles in their eye? my aunt was diagnosed with this.

A member asked:

Shingles on eye keep getting it have had it twice this year 3 times last year why?

A member asked:

After shingles clear suddenly appear again the rash and near the eyes is it a 2nd round?

A member asked:

Im pretty sure i have shingles in my eye, again, but i dont currently have insurance. do i need to be on medication?

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