COVID-19 PRESENTING WITH CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION: A CASE REPORT
Introduction. Ophthalmologists worldwide are reporting various ophthalmic manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The most common ocular manifestation is conjunctivitis. Even a rarer complication, retinal vein occlusion may appear in patients with COVID-19. Case presentation. A...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Balkan Medical Union
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Archives of the Balkan Medical Union |
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| Summary: | Introduction. Ophthalmologists worldwide are reporting
various ophthalmic manifestations of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19). The most common
ocular manifestation is conjunctivitis. Even a rarer
complication, retinal vein occlusion may appear in patients
with COVID-19.
Case presentation. A 52-year-old man was admitted
for retinal vein occlusion of the right eye. He
had been complaining of blurred vision for several
days. A complete clinical and paraclinical evaluation
of the patient was performed, in search of associated
diseases. The patient tested positive for infection
with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Conclusions. Retinal circulation is a potential site
for thromboembolic complications in patients with
COVID-19. Ophthalmologists should be aware of this
possible association and maintain a high level of suspicion
of COVID-19 in patients with vascular occlusive
diseases of the eye. |
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| ISSN: | 1584-9244 2558-815X |