Clinical Strategies to Prevent Recurrence of Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster Following Ocular Surgery: A Comprehensive Review With Practical Guidelines Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Can eye surgeries trigger herpes? Study suggests tailored pre- and post-op care reduces herpetic infection risks in intraocular surgeries. #EyeHealth #HerpeticInfections

Ghafarian S¹ ; Samavat B² ; Lee K³ ; Sheikhghomi S⁴ ; Cheraghpour K¹ ; Shukla D^{5, 6} ; Djalilian AR⁵ ; Chodosh J⁷ ; Soleimani M³
Source: Survey of Ophthalmology Published:2025

Abstract

Recurrences of herpetic infections following intraocular surgeries pose a threat to optimal surgical outcomes. The high prevalence of herpetic diseases require ophthalmologists to be familiar with the special measures in the surgery of these patients. A thorough preoperative assessment and meticulous postoperative surveillance should be tailored for each patient, depending on the surgery and the risk of virus reactivation. We compile the relevant evidence in the literature and provide a comprehensive review of the preoperative assessment and postoperative diagnostic clues and management of the herpetic infections following different types of intraocular surgeries, including cataract surgery, keratoplasty, corneal crosslinking, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries. © 2025 Elsevier Inc.