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Unilateral Optic Neuritis Post-COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: COVID-19 has affected millions of individuals worldwide, yet the neuro-ophthalmic consequences among survivors remain incompletely characterized. In this case report, we describe a case of unilateral optic neuritis identified in the emergency department using ultrasound in a previously healthy young woman shortly after confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. This case highlights the importance of recognizing neuro-ophthalmic sequelae of COVID-19, outlines the diagnostic evaluation, and demonstrates clinical improvement with corticosteroid therapy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101003

Authors: Aaron D'Amore, Lachlan Driver, Imikomobong Ibia, Paul Chen

Institutions: Harvard University, Mass General Brigham, Brown University, Children's National, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Retinal and Optic Conditions

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7118976426