Herpes zoster and Blindness

Summary:

Blindness is found among people with Herpes zoster, especially for people who are female, 60+ old.

The study analyzes which people have Blindness with Herpes zoster. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46 people who have Herpes zoster from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

What is Herpes zoster?

Herpes zoster is found to be associated with 1,824 drugs and 2,166 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes zoster.

What is Blindness?

Blindness is found to be associated with 1,509 drugs and 1,986 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness.



On Jul, 10, 2026

46 people who have Herpes Zoster and Blindness are studied.

Would you have Blindness when you have Herpes zoster?

Gender of people who have Herpes Zoster and experienced Blindness *:

  • female: 56.52 %
  • male: 43.48 %

Age of people who have Herpes Zoster and experienced Blindness *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 3.7 %
  • 30-39: 3.7 %
  • 40-49: 7.41 %
  • 50-59: 7.41 %
  • 60+: 77.78 %

Common co-existing conditions for these people *:

  1. High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 26.09%
  2. Pain: 9 people, 19.57%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 17.39%
  4. Thyroid Diseases: 8 people, 17.39%
  5. Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 7 people, 15.22%
  6. Eye Disorder: 6 people, 13.04%
  7. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 5 people, 10.87%
  8. Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 5 people, 10.87%
  9. Pericardial Effusion (fluid around the heart): 5 people, 10.87%
  10. Pernicious Anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin b12): 5 people, 10.87%

Common drugs taken by these people *:

  1. Lyrica: 13 people, 28.26%
  2. Prednisolone: 9 people, 19.57%
  3. Vitamin D3: 6 people, 13.04%
  4. Vitamin B12: 6 people, 13.04%
  5. Timolol Maleate: 6 people, 13.04%
  6. Prilosec: 5 people, 10.87%
  7. Orencia: 5 people, 10.87%
  8. Corgard: 5 people, 10.87%
  9. Lipitor: 5 people, 10.87%
  10. Mirapex: 5 people, 10.87%

Common symptoms for these people *:

  1. Visual Impairment: 11 people, 23.91%
  2. Vision Blurred: 9 people, 19.57%
  3. Blood Phosphorus Increased: 8 people, 17.39%
  4. Corneal Deposits: 8 people, 17.39%
  5. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 13.04%
  6. Dizziness: 6 people, 13.04%
  7. Drug Ineffective: 6 people, 13.04%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 13.04%
  9. Bleeding Varicose Vein: 5 people, 10.87%
  10. Hypoacusis (loss of hearing): 5 people, 10.87%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

The study is based on Blindness and Herpes zoster, and their synonyms.

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