Vision loss in an immunocompetent child post varicella infection: A case report

Abstract

Chickenpox may lead to several neurological complications. Optic neuritis is one of the complications which has rarely been described, especially in immunocompetent individuals. We report a case of an 11-year-old immunocompetent girl who presented with sudden onset bilateral vision loss three weeks after varicella eruption. Ophthalmic examination revealed bilateral optic disc edema. Diagnosis of bilateral optic neuritis secondary to varicella was established based upon the preceding medical history, supported with clinical and radiological fndings.

Keywords

• optic neuritis
• chickenpox
• varicella infection
• varicellazoster virus
• optic disc edema