Ophthalmic manifestations in COVID-19-associated multiple mononeuropathy of the cranial nerves (clinical observation)

Grusha Y.O.; Maksimova M.Yu.; Fettser E.I.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma202213805194

Grusha Y.O.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

ORCID: 0000-0002-6461-8243

Maksimova M.Yu.

Research Center of Neurology

Fettser E.I.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases;
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-3729-7480

Ophthalmic manifestations in COVID-19-associated multiple mononeuropathy of the cranial nerves (clinical observation)

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Grusha Y.O., Maksimova M.Yu., Fettser E.I.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(5): 94‑98

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma202213805194

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Grusha YO, Maksimova MYu, Fettser EI. Ophthalmic manifestations in COVID-19-associated multiple mononeuropathy of the cranial nerves (clinical observation). Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2022;138(5):94‑98. (In Russ.)
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Abstract:

Clinical manifestations of the new coronavirus infection can vary greatly and affect different organs and systems. Despite the lack of convincing data on the possible direct damage to the structures of the eyeball by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, indirect involvement of the organ of vision both in the acute period of the disease, during the period of convalescence, and as a part of the post-COVID syndrome is common in clinical practice. The condition of the ocular surface is not given much attention during the treatment of the main disease, especially in severe cases, which can lead to serious complications and visual acuity loss after recovery. Timely measures can prevent the loss of visual acuity. This article presents a description and discusses a rare case of multiple neuropathy of the cranial nerves associated with COVID-19, with bilateral involvement of the olfactory (I), trigeminal (V), facial (VII) and sublingual (XII) nerves, as well as the right optic nerve (II), which required staged rehabilitation.

Keywords:

lagophthalmos

keratopathy

facial palsy

COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2

multiple cranial nerves neuropathy

neurotrophic keratitis

Authors:

Grusha Y.O.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University);
Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases

ORCID: 0000-0002-6461-8243

Maksimova M.Yu.

Research Center of Neurology

Fettser E.I.

Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases;
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-3729-7480

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22.01.2022

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04.05.2022

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