Antivirals vs Antivirals and Steroids for Treatment of Herpes Zoster–Related Ophthalmoplegia: A Case Series and Systematic Review

Up to 1/3 of patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) may develop ophthalmoplegia. Although zoster-related ophthalmoplegia (ZO) is typically treated with antiviral agents, there is controversy regarding the therapeutic role of systemic steroids.