Unilateral acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy in a convalescent COVID-19 patient

Background To report a case of unilateral acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) in a Hispanic convalescent COVID-19 female patient. Case presentation A 35-year-old Hispanic female with exposure to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was evaluated due to unilateral visual loss. Ophthalmic examination and diagnostic tests were consistent with APMPPE. Discussion Ocular changes can be observed in patients with COVID-19. A complete ophthalmic evaluation must be performed in patients with low vision after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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This case report describes a Hispanic female COVID-19 convalescent patient with APMPPE, who was exposed to SARS-CoV-2. Ophthalmic evaluation and diagnostic tests indicated unilateral visual loss. Ocular changes can be observed in COVID-19 patients, and a complete ophthalmic evaluation is necessary for patients with low vision after SARS-CoV-2 infection.