Publications by authors named "Apurva Bagla"

Article Synopsis
  • - A case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) neuroretinitis was reported in an immunocompetent patient who had blurred vision in both eyes, with an unusual fundus appearance in the left eye, complicating the diagnosis due to the absence of typical risk factors.
  • - The diagnosis was confirmed and the patient received oral treatment with valganciclovir, resulting in a positive response and highlighting the medication's effectiveness for CMV-related ocular conditions.
  • - This case emphasizes the need for ophthalmologists to consider rare infections like CMV in patients without common immunocompromising conditions, advocating for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent vision loss.
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Post typhoid autoimmune-mediated simultaneous retrobulbar optic neuritis (RBN) involving both eyes is a rare complication requiring early diagnosis and prompt treatment. We present a case of bilateral RBN in a six-year-old male who came to our department with a chief complaint of sudden onset painless profound loss of vision in both eyes, after an episode of high-grade fever 2 weeks earlier. Perception of light was doubtful in right eye (RE) and vision was hand movement in left eye (LE).

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