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Cataracts in setting of multisystem inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, ISSN: 2451-9936, Vol: 27, Page: 101654
2022
  • 2
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 19
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 10
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    2
    • Citation Indexes
      2
  • Captures
    19
  • Social Media
    10
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      10
      • Facebook
        10

Case Description

To describe a unique case of bilateral cataract formation in the setting of multisystem inflammation after the 1st dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. A previously healthy 20-year-old male developed intumescent bilateral cataracts leading to visual decline from 20/20 to 20/300–20/400 in each eye, likely from systemic inflammation after vaccination. This is the first reported case of cataract formation following a COVID-19 vaccine. While ocular adverse effects associated with COVID-19 vaccination are rare, it is important to raise awareness of these entities amongst medical providers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and vaccinations become widespread.

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