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  • Vaccinology

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  • Recent COVID-19 vaccination has been associated with various neurological adverse events.
  • Optic neuritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the optic nerve.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe cases of optic neuritis occurring after COVID-19 vaccination.
  • To investigate potential associations between BNT162b2 vaccine and optic neuritis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series design.
  • Analysis of medical charts from January 2021 to June 2021.
  • Inclusion of patients diagnosed with optic neuritis post-vaccination.

Main Results:

  • Seven patients developed optic neuritis after receiving the BNT162b2 vaccine.
  • The cases occurred within a specific timeframe following immunization.

Conclusions:

  • A causal link between the BNT162b2 vaccine and optic neuritis could not be established.
  • Prospective surveillance for adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged.
  • Further research using large databases is needed to assess the full spectrum of vaccine side effects.