RESUMO
Forty patients were studied during 1983-88 at hospitals affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical College. Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, was found to be more prevalent among patients from Northern areas as compared to Southern areas of Pakistan. Frequent weather changes and racial susceptibility are suggested as possible causes. In a majority left side was involved. None of the patients were under the age of 7 years. Eye lids were involved in 100% patients ocular involvement was seen in slightly less than 50% patients. Maculopathy, seen in one patient was an interesting finding, not reported before. Rural population was found to have a higher threshold for post herpetic neuralgic pain. Post herpetic neuralgia was found to be directly proportional to the intensity of scarring. The use of calamine for skin lesions caused more scarring antibiotics with steroid ointments and creams produced minimal scarring