Neuro-ophthalmologic manifestations of corona virus disease (COVID-19): A case series

• Main Authors: Mohammad Afzal Mahfuzullah, Md Sharfuddin Ahmed, Md Zafar Khaled, Nuzhat Choudhury, Shah Noor Hassan, Mehjabin Haque, SM Rashed Ul Islam
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2021-07-01
• Series: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
• Subjects: Corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19), Neuro-ophthalmological manifestation, Optic neuritis.
• Online Access: https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/54680
• ISSN: 2074-2908; 2224-7750

Manifold neuro-ophthalmological signs & symptoms have been described in association with corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19). These presenting manifestations probably due to the result of a range of pathophysiological mechanisms throughout the course from acute illness to recovery phase & late recovery phase. Optic nerve dysfunction like optic neuropathy is associated with post COVID-19 infection. In this case series we want to highlight about the course, sequelae & association of optic neuropathy in COVID-19 patients. BSMMU J 2021; 14 (COVID -19 Supplement): 42-44