Shingles in the eye, aka herpes zoster ophthalmicus ... says a painful rash and blisters may appear on: The forehead The eyelid The tip of your nose You should be particularly concerned if ...

Shingles most commonly presents near the waist, but it can show up almost anywhere including the genitals and face. “When the virus awakens in the nerve that supplies the forehead and eye ...

forehead, nose, eyelids, and/or eyeball, it is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus or HZO. Since around 15 to 25% of all shingles cases are HZO in nature and can threaten the eye, it’s important ...