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An atypical presentation of sympathetic ophthalmia following chemical ocular burns
Pooja Bansal1, Maninder Singh2, Yashi Gupta2
1Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, 110002, India. drpoojabansal13@gmail.com.
Background:
Sympathetic ophthalmia is a rare disease that can present as bilateral granulomatous uveitis after a penetrating trauma or surgery in one eye.
Findings:
We report a case of a 47-year-old male with history of decreased vision in the right eye, six months after sustaining severe chemical injury in the left eye. He was diagnosed with sympathetic ophthalmia and was treated with corticosteroids and long-term immunosuppressive therapy, leading to complete resolution of intraocular inflammation. Final visual acuity was 20/30 at one year of follow up.
Conclusions:
Sympathetic Ophthalmia following chemical ocular burns is extremely uncommon. It can present as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. It warrants early diagnosis and management.
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