What are the Symptoms of Shingles in the Eyes?
Shingles in the eye area or in the surrounding areas are characterized by a painful rash in these areas. The virus affects the optic nerve on either side of the body and occasionally it may affect both sides. The rashes are reddish pinkish in color and may also turn into blisters. The pain may be a burning and gnawing one and typically occurs two weeks prior to the appearance of the rash. The skin around the eyes becomes tender and the rash looks similar to the ones that appear during chicken pox. The rashes develop for up to a week and after that they start drying up and may fade away gradually. The rashes may also cause a lot of itching, just like it does in chicken pox. The most prominent symptoms along with the rashes would be pain and itching in the eyes, swelling of the eyes, impairment of vision and constant watering of the eyes. Other symptoms may include mild fever, fatigue and irritation in the area where shingles have developed. Effects of Shingles in the Eye Shingles in the
