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A case report of bilateral, symmetrical intermediate uveitis in a post COVID 19 Indian patient

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Case Report

Author Details : Swati Barne S*, Joshi Devika S, Beke Nikhil N

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 308-310

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2022.062

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Abstract

Many ocular manifestations such as conjunctival congestion and central retinal artery occlusion were noticed in covid and post-covid patients, ut a case of bilateral symmetrical intermediate uveitis in post covid patient has been very rarely reported till date. A 62-year old hypertensive female who suffered from COVID 19 illness complained of diminution of vision for both distance and near along with complaints of floaters in both the eyes three months after covid recovery. After carrying out detailed systemic and ophthalmic evaluation, she was diagnosed with bilateral symmetrical intermediate uveitis which responded very well to tapering doses of oral and topical steroids. Early diagnosis and intervention is very essential to treat a y ocular symptoms in post-covid patients to regain normal visual acuity.
This is a very rare case of bilateral symmetrical intermediate uveitis in post-covid Indian patient which is responsive systemic and topical steroids.
 

Keywords: Intermediate uveitis, Post covid, Macular oedema, Steroids.

How to cite : Swati Barne S, Joshi Devika S, Beke Nikhil N, A case report of bilateral, symmetrical intermediate uveitis in a post COVID 19 Indian patient. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2022;8(2):308-310

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