Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Malignancy Risk after Ophthalmic Herpes Infection within a Diverse United States Cohort: Clinical Insights and Implications

Ophthalmic herpes infections generally do not increase overall malignancy risk, but herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) elevates cancer risk in patients with immune dysregulation, underscoring the need for tailored oncologic vigilance.