title: Bilateral optic neuritis in a child following Epstein-Barr virus infection.
abstract: A rare case of bilateral optic neuritis is presented in a child with no light perception. Ophthalmic examination revealed dilated pupils without reaction to the light, swollen optic discs with small peripapillary hemorrhages in both eyes. Serology revealed evidence of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection. After treatment with high dose of corticosteroid visual acuity gradually improved. After four months visual acuity was normal despite complete pallor of the optic disc. Ebstein-Barr virus infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bilateral optic neuritis in a child with severe bilateral visual loss.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical Hospital Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia. d.pahor@sb-mb.si
authors.forename: Dusica
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pahor
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001766:Blindness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D002648:Child; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014794:Visual Fields
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone