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Mohamed Osman1, Omar Mehana1, Mahmoud Eissa2
1Department of Ophthalmology, St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|January 1, 2024
Summary
Acute exudative polymorphous vitelliform maculopathy (AEPVM) can occur after COVID-19 infection. This rare condition involves macular detachment and vitelliform deposits, which may resolve spontaneously.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Acute exudative polymorphous vitelliform maculopathy (AEPVM) is a rare condition.
- It is characterized by macular detachment and vitelliform deposits.
- AEPVM is often linked to retinal pigment epithelial dysfunction and malignancies.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old woman presented with acute bilateral visual disturbance post-COVID-19 diagnosis.
- Fundus examination revealed bilateral multifocal subretinal deposits.
- Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography confirmed serous retinal detachment with vitelliform deposits.
Findings:
- The patient's condition was not associated with malignancy or genetic disorders.
- No specific treatment was administered.
- Vitelliform deposits gradually resolved over 18 months.
Implications:
- COVID-19 infection may be a potential trigger for AEPVM.
- This case highlights a possible association between AEPVM and viral infections.
- Further research is needed to understand the link between COVID-19 and retinal disorders.
