Practice Patterns in the Initial Management of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aims of this study were to examine the trends in the initial management of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) in the United States from 2010 to 2018 and compare them with the treatment preferences of corneal specialists.

Methods

A retrospective, observational deidentified cohort study was conducted on individuals enrolled in the OptumLabs Data Warehouse who had a new diagnosis of HZO from 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2018. An online survey ascertaining HZO management perspectives was distributed to The Cornea Society listserv. The main outcome assessed was proportion of cases with systemic antiviral prescriptions, eye care provider involvement, and follow-up visits after the initial HZO diagnosis.

Results

Approximately 50% of patients received systemic antivirals the d

SUBMITTER: Lu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517067 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature