RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 The reawakening of a sleeping little giant JF Emergency Medicine Journal JO Emerg Med J FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine SP 384 OP 386 DO 10.1136/emj.2003.008656 VO 22 IS 5 A1 R Goddard YR 2005 UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/22/5/384.abstract AB This case report and literature review highlights the classical signs and symptoms of herpes zoster infection involving the trigeminal nerve. Incorrect diagnosis leads to delay in providing effective treatment and could result in failure to identify potentially hazardous ocular complications and to prevent chronic post-herpetic pain.