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Tonic Pupil Following COVID-19.
Madhumita Gopal1, Selvakumar Ambika, Krishnakumar Padmalakshmi
1Department of Neuro Ophthalmology, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India .
Summary
A COVID-19 patient developed sudden vision loss and a tonic pupil, suggesting a potential link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and neurological complications affecting the eye.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have neurological manifestations.
- Tonic pupils can result from neurotropic viral infections affecting the nervous system.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old patient presented with acute vision decrease three weeks post-COVID-19 treatment.
- Examination revealed a right tonic pupil, confirmed by dilute pilocarpine testing.
Findings:
- The patient's tonic pupil, a neurological sign, is hypothesized to be secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- This case suggests a potential association between COVID-19 and tonic pupil development.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering COVID-19 as a potential cause of neurological and ophthalmological symptoms.
- Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms linking SARS-CoV-2 to tonic pupils and other neurological sequelae.
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