Candida Albicans Sub-Retinal Abscess following COVID-19

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2022 Oct;70(10):3707-3709. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1363_22.

Abstract

A 42-year-old male post-renal transplantation presented with sudden diminution of vision in the left eye. The right eye was lost following a failed vitreoretinal surgery 5 years ago. The patient had been hospitalized 4 months prior for coronavirus disease 2019 infection with a good recovery. The presenting visual acuity was 20/600 in the right eye and 20/250 in the left eye. Fundus examination revealed a sub-macular sub-retinal abscess in the left eye. Sub-retinal aspiration of the abscess revealed Candida albicans. The patient was managed with repeated intravitreal amphotericin B injections, following which the abscess resolved with scarring and vision improving to 20/60.

Keywords: COVID-19; Candida; sub-retinal abscess.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / etiology
  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B
  • COVID-19*
  • Candida albicans*
  • Humans
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Male

Substances

  • Amphotericin B