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Uveitis and ophthalmoplegia complicating chickenpox
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1977
Summary
This study presents two cases of unilateral uveitis linked to chickenpox. One case showed internal ophthalmoplegia, suggesting viral lesions to ciliary nerves may cause unusual cycloplegia.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Virology
- Neurology
Background:
- Unilateral uveitis is an ocular inflammatory condition.
- Chickenpox (varicella-zoster virus infection) can have various ocular manifestations.
- Ophthalmoplegia and cycloplegia are rare complications of viral infections.