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  • Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Optic neuritis cases have been documented post-COVID-19, typically unilateral and linked to demyelination.
  • Facial nerve palsy is another potential neurological complication of COVID-19.

Observation:

  • A 22-year-old woman presented with sudden, painless bilateral vision loss six weeks after COVID-19.
  • She also experienced left lower motor neuron facial palsy shortly after infection, which resolved with steroid treatment.

Findings:

  • Ocular and laboratory investigations confirmed bilateral atypical optic neuritis.
  • The patient showed a positive response to standard optic neuritis treatment.

Implications:

  • This case is the first to report concurrent bilateral optic neuritis and facial nerve palsy following COVID-19.
  • It suggests that COVID-19 can trigger both optic and facial nerve inflammatory conditions.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing these post-infectious neurological sequelae.