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Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Two Patients.

Ebony SmithTuan TranAlex GilliesShanna YeungPatrick E Ma
Published in: Ocular immunology and inflammation (2022)
The onset of inflammatory ocular adverse events following COVID-19 vaccinations suggest a maladaptive inflammatory response triggered by the vaccine. Onset of symptoms after COVID-19 vaccinations should prompt the ophthalmologist to assess for these rare adverse events. Despite the extremely rare occurrences of ocular adverse events, we unequivocally recommend that patients receive the full vaccine due to the vast benefit for both individuals and society that far outweighs the inconsiderable risk of harm.
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