New-Onset of Herpes Simplex Keratitis After Blepharoplasty, Case Series and Review of the Literature

CONCLUSIONS: Risk factors for new-onset HSK after uncomplicated extraocular surgeries may be related to an immunocompromised state, postoperative administration of topical or periocular corticosteroids, or environmental factors such as psychological stress. Ophthalmologists, particularly plastic surgeons, should be vigilant for ocular discomfort following eyelid surgeries and consider the possibility of herpes infection. This report highlights the importance of recognizing and managing HSK in the context of extraocular plastic surgery.PMID:37922039 | DOI:10.1097/IOP.0000000000002453

Source: Herpes - November 3, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chen Shtayer Asaf Friehmann Arie Nemet Source Type: research