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  • Title: Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome associated with COVID-19 infection: a case report.
    Author: Ting M, Hsueh J, Noori J.
    Journal: J Med Case Rep; 2024 Jun 08; 18(1):272. PubMed ID: 38849848.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: To report a case of Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS) one month after a COVID-19 infection in a female patient at an age unusual for the occurrence of this disease. CASE PRESENTATION: A 69-year-old Caucasian female reported the presence of floaters, photopsia, and enlarging vision loss in her left eye following the COVID-19 infection. Clinical and multimodal imaging was consistent with the MEWDS diagnosis. Fluorescein angiography examination revealed characteristic hyperfluorescent spots around the fovea in a wreath-like pattern. An extensive lab workup to rule out other autoimmune and infectious etiologies was inconclusive. Visual acuity and white dots resolved after a course of corticosteroids, which was confirmed on follow-up dilated fundus exam and multimodal imaging. CONCLUSIONS: MEWDS is a rare white dot syndrome that may occur following COVID-19 infection in addition to other reported ophthalmic disorders following this infection.
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