Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Following Intradermal Influenza Vaccination

Abdullah Abou-Samra; Ahmad B Tarabishy

doi:10.1080/09273948.2017.1423334

Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome Following Intradermal Influenza Vaccination

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2019;27(4):528-530. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1423334. Epub 2018 Jan 25.

Authors

Abdullah Abou-Samra¹, Ahmad B Tarabishy²

Affiliations

¹ a Morsani College of Medicine , University of South Florida , Tampa , Florida , USA.
² b Retina Specialists of Tampa , Wesley Chapel , Florida , USA.

PMID: 29370556
DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1423334

Abstract

Purpose: To present a case report of MEWDS following an intradermal influenza vaccination. Methods: Review of the clinical, laboratory, photographic, and angiographic records of a patient with MEWDS. Results: 27-year-old female that presented to our clinic with photopsias OD. These symptoms began 2 weeks following an influenza intradermal vaccination. Fundus examination and diagnostic testing were consistent with MEWDS. Conclusion: While rare, MEWDS can occur following influenza vaccination.

Keywords: Influenza; MEWDS; vaccination; white-dot syndrome.

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Fundus Oculi
Humans
Influenza A virus / immunology
Influenza Vaccines / adverse effects*
Influenza, Human / prevention & control
Vaccination / adverse effects*
White Dot Syndromes / diagnosis
White Dot Syndromes / etiology*

Substances

Influenza Vaccines