Bilateral Acute Iris Transillumination and Elevated Intraocular Pressure After COVID-19 Infection

Gulmez Sevim D., Sener H., Evereklioglu C.

Journal of Glaucoma, cilt.32, sa.6, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002214
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Glaucoma
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: coronavirus, COVID-19, bilateral acute iris transillumination, BAIT, BADI, glaucoma
  • Erciyes Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Bilateral acute iris transillumination (BAIT) is characterized by abundant pigment discharge into the anterior chamber. Atonic pupil and severe intraocular pressure (IOP) elevations may be observed. Generally, there is a viral upper respiratory tract infection or systemic fluoroquinolone usage before BAIT. Two cases with a recent history of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presented with a complaint of decreased vision. Elevated IOP and iris transillumination defects were observed in both patients. Both patients were diagnosed with BAIT. Although elevated IOP was controlled with medical treatment in 1 patient, glaucoma surgery was performed in the other patient because it could not be controlled with medical treatment. As both patients received no systemic treatment for COVID-19, the pressure rise seems to be directly related to the viral infection alone through the inflammatory process. Atypical ocular presentations of COVID-19 should be kept in mind as it can have serious consequences.