Increased risk of uveitis and optic neuritis after herpes zoster reactivation in COVID-19: a TriNetX database study
HZ reactivation after COVID-19 is related to a higher instantaneous risk of subsequent uveitis and optic neuritis, even among immunocompetent individuals. HZ may serve as a clinical marker for neuro-immune injury, supporting the consideration of targeted ophthalmic surveillance and timely antiviral intervention to prevent vision loss.
Authors
- Man Sze Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1323-7299)
- Yu‐Chen Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6669-092X)
- Kuo-Cheng Lu
- Ai-Ling Hour
- Ming Ling Tsai
- Shan-Shy Wen
- Chien-Lin Lu
- Yi-Hsin Lin
Institutions
- Fu Jen Catholic University (TW)
- Taipei Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital (TW)
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
- Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- QJM
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaf332
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 90.20