Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Sense Organs and Ophthalmology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Case Report
An uncommon case of unilateral vitreous and sub-internal limiting membrane retinal hemorrhages following COVID-19 vaccine
Author(s): Giulia Mecarelli, Antonella Calandri, Filippo Avogaro* and Enzo Maria Vingolo
Purpose: To present a patient with unilateral sub-internal limiting membrane retinal hemorrhages and a vitreous
hemorrhage following COVID-19 vaccine.
Methods: Observational case report and review of literature for pathogenesis of sub-internal limiting membrane (sub
ILM) hemorrhages. Detailed fundus examination, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (Heidelberg
engineering) and fluorescein angiography.
Result: On the basis of the history taking, hematochemical and instrumental examinations, we could not identify any
condition or risk factor that could determine this clinical presentation.
Conclusion: Temporal correlation to the COVID-19 vaccination administered 11 days before the onset of symptoms,
may suggest a potential adverse drug reaction and must be taken into account... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.22.13.937