An ocular adverse event in temporal association with COVID-19 vaccination in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

Abstract

After the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines using inactivated viruses have attracted worldwide attention for the prevention of infectious diseases. Here, we report a patient who suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) for six years and developed ocular symptoms within 72 hours after being vaccinated for COVID-19. The patient presented bilateral conjunctival congestion, eyelid edema with pruritus, and suffered from severe headaches. Recovery occurred within 10 days after the onset of symptoms after treatment with anti-infection drugs. The early identification and extensive assessment of side effects help ensuring effective vaccine safety monitoring.

Keywords

• covid-19 vaccine
• ocular adverse reactions
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• case report