"Understanding Shingles Complications: Beyond Double Vision"
An 86-year-old man experienced double vision after a shingles outbreak over his eye, leading to concerns about the long-term prognosis for his vision. Shingles can cause various complications, including post-herpetic neuralgia, eye disease, and an increased risk of stroke. The recombinant vaccine, Shingrix, is highly effective at preventing shingles and its complications, and even those who have had shingles or the old vaccine should consider getting the new two-shot vaccine.