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Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Following Adenovirus Vector-Based COVID-19 Vaccine (Covishield).

Authors :
Baharani A
Reddy RR
Source :
Ocular immunology and inflammation [Ocul Immunol Inflamm] 2023 Aug; Vol. 31 (6), pp. 1299-1304. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 12.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) following adenovirus vector-based Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, Covishield and to present a summary of previously reported cases of MEWDS following COVID-19 vaccines.<br />Methods: Retrospective case report and review of literature.<br />Results: A 22-year-old Indian female presented with blurred vision, scotomata, and photopsias in her left eye, a day after administration of second dose of Covishield vaccine. Her clinical findings and imaging features confirmed the diagnosis of MEWDS. Her symptoms resolved spontaneously after 2 weeks.<br />Conclusion: This is the first reported case of MEWDS following an adenovirus vector-based COVID-19 vaccine. Comparison with previously reported cases of MEWDS following COVID-19 vaccination showed that patients are generally healthy, young to middle-aged women, who develop symptoms after a median time of one week and recover spontaneously over a median period of 4 weeks.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-5078
Volume :
31
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ocular immunology and inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37043615
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2023.2192271