Ocular manifestation of primary VZV infection in a splenectomized patient.

PURPOSE: To report a rare case of primary varicella zoster virus (VZV)-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient.

DESIGN

Case report.

RESULTS

After manifestation of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis, a splenectomized patient experienced binocular loss of vision.

CONCLUSIONS

For the development of VZV-associated uveitis, the presence of specific T cells are necessary. Here, the authors present a rare case of VZV-associated retinal vasculitis in a splenectomized patient.