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ArticleInternational medical case reports journal2024

Bilateral Reversible Corneal Edema as a Novel Side-Effect of Levetiracetam - A Case Report.

Kimberly Caruana, Matthew Ellul, Andre Grixti

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Kimberly Caruana *Department of Ophthalmology, Mater Dei Hospital, Imsida, MSD, 2090, Malta.ORCID 0009-0006-9740-0108
Matthew Ellul *Department of Ophthalmology, Mater Dei Hospital, Imsida, MSD, 2090, Malta.
Andre Grixti *Department of Ophthalmology, Mater Dei Hospital, Imsida, MSD, 2090, Malta.

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Abstract

Purpose: We present a case of levetiracetam-induced corneal edema. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of bilateral reversible corneal edema secondary to levetiracetam use. Patients and Methods: A 59-year-old woman was referred to the ophthalmology department with a few weeks' history of bilateral blurring of vision. She is a known case of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, and she was started on levetiracetam by her neurologist a few weeks prior to referral in view of new seizure activity. Examination revealed bilateral clinically evident corneal edema, which was documented on corneal topography. Results: Upon levetiracetam dose reduction, symptoms started to improve and eventually the medication was stopped altogether. The patient's vision and corneal edema normalized on follow-up. Conclusion: This novel side effect should be kept in mind when a patient who is on levetiracetam presents with corneal edema as this can avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions.

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blurred visioncorneal thickeningmultiple sclerosis

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