Inner retinal layer ischemia and vision loss after COVID-19 infection: A case report.

Sonmez H. K., Polat O. A., Erkan G.

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, vol.35, pp.102406, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102406
  • Journal Name: Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.102406
  • Keywords: Paracentral acute middle maculopathy, Retinal ischemia, OCTA
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: COVID-19 infection may also occur with ocular manifestations. Paracentral acute middle maculopathy(PAMM) is a condition that causes ischemia in the inner retinal layers characterized by disruptions in capillary plexus flow. Also, ischemia in inner retinal layers secondary to COVID-19 infection has not yet been reported. Case report: The case, presented with the complaint of gradually decreasing visual acuity in the right eye after COVID-19 infection. PAMM was suspected, however, ischemia was detected in all inner retinal layers with Optical coherence tomography angiography. Discussion: We showed that it should be kept in mind that atypical retinal involvement of COVID-19 infection could present, with this case.