“In shingles, the cornea can become ulcerated and if not treated urgently an ulcer can cause a scar, in the worst cases it can leave the patient blind in the affected eye.
“It is important to contact your optometrist urgently if you have any of the symptoms above as early treatment will lead to a better outcome.
“Some of the symptoms of shingles are similar to other eye conditions and so it is important for an eye care professional such as an optometrist to rule these out too.”
Although your eyes can take the hit, there are plenty of other symptoms that can help identify shingles.