How does herpes zoster affect your eyelids?

Eyelid herpes zoster may swell.

Eyelid herpes zoster, also known as herpes zoster eyelid dermatitis, is mainly caused by varicella-herpes zoster virus infection, in the case of infection, stimulation of the first branch of the trigeminal nerve or semilunar ganglion, often lead to neuralgia, local skin burning, eyelid skin erythema, redness, etc., so eyelid herpes zoster may swell. However, it cannot be ruled out that other causes, such as trauma, conjunctivitis, sty, etc., may lead to eye swelling. It is suggested to further clarify it through fluorescein sodium staining and slit lamp examination.