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Optic neuritis after influenza vaccination

T P Hull1, J H Bates

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Summa Health System, Akron, OH, USA. Tomphull@AOL.com

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This case report suggests influenza vaccination may cause optic neuritis. A patient experienced optic neuritis twice, each time following flu vaccination.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Optic neuritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the optic nerve.
  • Influenza vaccination is a common preventative health measure.

Observation:

  • A 59-year-old woman presented with bilateral optic neuritis.
  • The patient experienced two separate episodes of optic neuritis, occurring one year apart.

Findings:

  • Neuro-ophthalmologic examination, MRI, and serological tests ruled out other causes like syphilis or lupus.
  • Influenza vaccination was administered two weeks prior to the onset of each optic neuritis episode.

Implications:

  • This case provides evidence suggesting a potential causal link between influenza vaccination and optic neuritis.
  • Further research is warranted to investigate this association.

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