Central retinal vein occlusion post-COVID-19 vaccination
Nikita Sonawane, Divya Yadav, Annaji Rao Kota, Harsh Vardhan Singh
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known to cause thromboembolic episodes apart from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). With large vaccine drives all across the world, there are a few case reports on post-vaccine thrombotic events seen with the AZD1222, ChAdO × 1 vaccine. Here, we present two cases of central retinal vein occlusion presenting immediately after receiving the second dose of the Covishield vaccine. Although the causal relationship cannot be drawn, the ophthalmologist should be aware of this adverse reaction.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ARDSCentral retinal vein occlusionOcclusionVaccination2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Central retinal veinAdverse effectCardiologyOphthalmologyInternal medicineDiseaseRetinalVirologyLungMacular edemaInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakRetinal and Optic ConditionsHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and ThrombosisPeripheral Neuropathies and Disorders