Varicella Zoster Virus Optic Neuritis

Abstract

A 13-year-old male presented with a corticosteroid-sensitive, varicella zoster virus (VZV)-related rapid loss of vision and bilateral disc edema after a febrile illness, and the case is reported from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA.

Keywords

• varicella zoster virus
• optic neuritis
• ocular abnormalities