Optic neuropathy occurring after bee and wasp sting.
OBJECTIVE
To inform ophthalmologists about bee and wasp sting-related optic neuropathy.


METHODS
Two case reports and literature review.


METHODS
Review of two cases, clinical history, laboratory testing, and follow-up.


RESULTS
Two cases of bee and wasp sting optic neuritis are described and five additional cases of optic neuritis occurring after Hymenoptera sting are reviewed from the English language literature. These cases share certain characteristics, including acute to subacute onset of symptoms; moderate to severe visual loss followed by significant visual recovery; edematous and hemorrhagic optic discs; and central or cecocentral scotomas.


CONCLUSIONS
Acute optic neuropathy may follow Hymenoptera sting to the face.
Maltzman
J S
JS
Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
Lee
A G
AG
Miller
N R
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001516:Bees; D002648:Child; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014863:Wasps
D005938:Glucocorticoids