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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology
  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Background:

  • Ocular bee stings are rare but can lead to severe visual impairment.
  • Toxic optic neuropathy and endophthalmitis are potential, albeit uncommon, complications.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old female experienced profound vision loss after a corneal bee sting.
  • Examination revealed corneal edema, a penetrating laceration, hyphema, cataract, and a fixed, dilated pupil.
  • Diagnosis included toxic endophthalmitis and toxic optic neuropathy.

Findings:

  • Initial treatment involved pars plana vitrectomy, lensectomy, anterior chamber washout, and systemic antibiotics.
  • Electrophysiological tests, including electroretinography and visual evoked potentials, were normal and predicted visual recovery.
  • Surgical interventions, including keratoplasty and epiretinal membrane peel, resulted in best-corrected visual acuity of 20/80.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing toxic optic neuropathy and endophthalmitis following ocular bee stings.
  • Electrophysiological testing can be valuable in assessing visual function and predicting outcomes in such cases.
  • Multistage surgical management can lead to significant visual rehabilitation.