Monkeypox-Related Keratitis: Case Series

The aim of the study was to investigate the ophthalmic manifestations and management of a series of patients with monkeypox-related keratitis.

Two cases diagnosed with monkeypox-related keratitis were reviewed. The first case was for a young lady who presented to the emergency room with ring shape infiltration after a history of body rash. While the second case was for a child who presented to the emergency room with a picture of viral conjunctivitis along with body rash; then, he developed ring-shaped corneal infiltrate. Both patients were diagnosed through viral PCR and treated successfully with antiviral therapy.

Monkeypox-related keratitis is a rare but potentially sight-threatening complication of monkeypox infection. Early recognition and appropriate management are essential in order to minimize the risk of permanent vision loss.