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Optic Neuritis in a Child With COVID-19: A Rare Association
Yusuf Parvez1, Fatma AlZarooni2, Farheen Khan3
1Pediatric Medicine, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, ARE.
Cureus
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) rarely causes optic neuritis. This case study details a unique instance of unilateral optic neuritis in a 10-year-old girl following COVID-19 infection.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread health issues, impacting multiple organ systems.
- Neurological complications of COVID-19 are increasingly recognized, affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- Ocular manifestations of COVID-19 are uncommon, with optic neuritis being a rare occurrence.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old girl presented with symptoms suggestive of optic neuritis.
- The patient had a recent history of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection.
- The optic neuritis was unilateral, affecting only one eye.
Findings:
- This case represents a rare instance of COVID-19-related optic neuritis.
- The patient's age (10 years) is notable, as COVID-19-associated optic neuritis is seldom reported in pediatric populations.
- The unilateral nature of the optic neuritis provides specific clinical data.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for COVID-19 to cause rare neurological complications affecting the visual pathway.
- Understanding these rare associations is crucial for comprehensive patient evaluation and management during and after COVID-19 infection.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms behind COVID-19-induced optic neuritis, particularly in children.
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