Reducing Ocular Sequelae of Herpes Zoster with Dr. Keith Baratz and Dr. Elisabeth Cohen

In this episode, cornea experts Dr. Keith Baratz and Dr. Elisabeth Cohen discuss the Herpes Zoster Eye Disease study. Tune in to appreciate how long term Valacyclovir minimizes the symptoms and sequelae of this challenging condition. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbe...  00:00 Welcome to the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast 00:15 Introduction to Cornea Experts and ZEDS Research 02:35 The Devastating Impact of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus 04:01 How Zoster Eye Disease Management Has Evolved 05:50 Debunking Age Misconceptions for Shingles Onset 06:59 The Foundational Backstory of the ZED Study 08:59 Summarizing the Study Across Multiple Center Sites 11:51 Addressing Protocol Implementation and Definitions 14:24 Evaluating Primary and Secondary Outcomes Analysis 17:37 Understanding Bayesian Analysis and Clinical Implications 19:00 Fundamental Clinical Differences: Simplex Versus Zoster 21:55 Comparing Flare-up and Recurrence Rates 24:32 Establishing Critical Baseline Testing for Patient Safety 26:28 Promoting Timely Shingrix Vaccination and FDA Guidelines 33:23 The Impact of Treatment on Long-Term Pain 36:08 Key Diagnostic Lessons and Patient Follow-Up Schedules 38:15 The Art of Tapering Corticosteroids Safely 39:48 Turning Personal Medical Struggles Into Global Impact 43:02 Overcoming Institutional Barriers in Large Clinical Trials Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye From Mayo Clinic to your inbox (free): https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Connect with Mayo Clinic: Facebook:   / mayoclinic   Instagram:   / mayoclinic   X: https://x.com/MayoClinic Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mayoclinic