- A new study finds that people with severe COVID-19 may be at risk for certain eye abnormalities.
- COVID-19 has been linked to cases of conjunctivitis, but this is the first time researchers have noticed nodules on the back of patients’ eyes.
- Experts say the viral infection may affect blood vessels, which could lead to nodules.
New research shows that patients with severe COVID-19 may be at risk for certain eye abnormalities, according to a study published today in the medical journal Radiology.
The study, initiated by the French Society of Neuroradiology, used MRI scans to find significant abnormalities in the eyes of some people with severe COVID-19.
It looked at 129 patients, all of whom underwent a brain MRI. Of the 129 patients, 9 (7 percent) had abnormal MRI findings of the eyeball. Eight of these patients had spent time in the ICU for COVID-19. The scans revealed one or more nodules on the back of the eye.
Source: healthline