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Punctate Inner Choroidopathy (PIC) disease recurrence with inflammatory choroidal neovascular membrane (iCNVM) post-COVID-19 vaccine.

Daniel Andrew Richard ScottRachael Louise Niederer
Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2024)
This case highlights the potential risk of PIC disease relapse following COVID-19 vaccination. Further research is needed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and PIC exacerbation, as well as to determine optimal management strategies in this population, including close observation and consideration of prophylactic immune suppression at the time of COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk individuals.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • respiratory syndrome coronavirus
  • age related macular degeneration
  • optical coherence tomography
  • risk assessment
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • mechanical ventilation