Uveitis and Posterior Ophthalmic Manifestations Following the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccine

Autor: Kishan G. Patel, Taylor Hilton, Rene Y. Choi, Ashkan M. Abbey
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Ocular immunology and inflammation. 30(5)
ISSN: 1744-5078
Popis: To present four cases of posterior ophthalmic manifestations associated with a temporal relationship to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.Retrospective case series with a review of clinical findings.Four patients presented with various posterior ophthalmic findings including uveitis, maculopathy, and optic neuropathy. Each of their clinical courses varied in terms of ophthalmic imaging and exam findings.The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has ushered in a new wave of challenges to healthcare, epidemiological endeavors, and widespread vaccination efforts. Novel vaccines have been developed for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including both mRNA and viral vector-based platforms. The ocular manifestations and side effects related to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is not well established or understood. There may be an association between vaccination and posterior ophthalmic manifestations.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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