New drug study could help treat people suffering from shingles that spreads to the eye 01:35. There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye.

Shingles of the eye can cause scarring and vision loss. That's what happened to eye surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Cohen, who was forced to stop operating.

Shingles of the eye can lead to scarring, which can damage your vision. It can also lead to glaucoma, an eye disease that can cause blindness later in life.

Since around 15 to 25% of all shingles cases are HZO in nature and can threaten the eye, it’s important to recognize this eye disease, the need for treatment, and a possible prevention option ...

Medical Minute: Shingles Eye Treatment There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now ...

After shingles damaged her vision, this former eye surgeon looked for a way to keep it from happening to others. Her new study shows that a low-cost antiviral reduced the risk of eye disease.

Eye problems. If you have shingles in or near your eyes, forehead, or nose, see your doctor right away. Without treatment, it can lead to pain in your eyes but also to permanent loss of vision.

Medical Minute: Shingles Eye Treatment There's a potential new treatment for people who develop shingles that spread to the eye. Doctors say about 8% of shingles cases impact the eyes, and now ...