Older post but i was searching for shingles info and found this thread. I had it on my scalp and in my eye. I didnt know what was going on so i didnt go to the doctor until my eye swelled shut and i thought it was pink eye. Was sent to the ER and eye doctor. There was a good chance it would affect my vision but luckily it didnt. My face is still red and painful 13 weeks after it started. I have good and bad days. Let me tell you shingles on your eye ball is horrible. Hands down worst pain ive ever experienced. I dont know if gear had anything to do with the outbreak. 27 years old btw.