Bilateral sequential non-arteritic optic neuropathy post-COVID-19

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Feb;70(2):676-679. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_2365_21.

Abstract

Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been documented to have a spectrum of neuro-ophthalmic manifestations. However, bilateral non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) post-COVID-19 has not been reported in the literature. We studied the case of a 45-year-old male who presented to our outpatient department (OPD) with bilateral blurring of vision following an episode of COVID-19, 1 month back. Examination and investigations were conclusive of a bilateral NAION. The patient was given a trial of oral steroids. However, the vision loss could not be recovered. Thus, through this case report, we would like to highlight the importance of a close follow-up of patients following COVID-19 infection to detect any sequelae.

Keywords: Bilateral Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION); COVID-19; neuro-ophthalmic manifestation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Optic Nerve
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic* / diagnosis
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic* / etiology
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Vision Disorders