Abstract:Optic neuritis is characterized by decreased vision, impaired colour perception, relative afferent pupillary defects, and scotoma. Optic neuritis following dengue infection is rare and might be underdiagnosed. The pathophysiology of optic neuritis after dengue infection is still unclear and there are only a few reports. We report a case of bilateral simultaneous optic neuritis in a young female adult following dengue haemorrhagic fever. On presentation, she complained of blurred vision, pain around the eyes, c… Show more
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