Bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris determined in two cases after COVID-19 infection

Abstract

Bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris (BADI) is a rare disease characterized by iris atrophy. Although it can be self-limiting, it is sometimes progressive and can lead to glaucoma and severe vision loss. Two female patients were admitted to our clinic because of a change in iris color following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. After the exclusion of other etiologies in the eye examination, BADI was diagnosed in both cases. Thus, it was shown that COVID-19 may also be involved in the etiology of BADI.

Keywords

• bilateral acute depigmentation of the iris
• coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)
• glaucoma
• vision loss