Optic neuritis complicating viral keratoconjunctivitis: a case report.

Abstract

It is uncommon for optic neuritis to complicate viral keratoconjunctivitis. A case of optic neuritis in a Korean citizen occurring during an attack of viral keratoconjunctivitis, which caused marked visual loss with rapid visual recovery following the administration of systemic steroids is here reported.

Keywords: Viral, conjunctivitis, optic neuritis; complication.

Annals of Biomedical Science Vol. 3 (1&2) 2004: pp. 67-70