Bilateral Scleritis and Choroidal Infarction in a Postpartum Patient with Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Abstract Purpose: To report a postpartum case of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) presenting with bilateral scleritis and choroidal infarction. Methods: The patient underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination and multimodal imaging. Results: A 32-year-old female presented 3 days postpartum with bilateral anterior scleritis, left-sided posterior scleritis, and bilateral choroidal infarcts. Systemic workup revealed elevated cardiolipin and beta-2 glycoprotein I antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of primary APS. Treatment with corticosteroids and anticoagulation resulted in significant visual improvement and anatomical reconstruction of the ellipsoid zone. Conclusions: Patients with postpartum APS can present with atypical ocular inflammation. Early recognition is essential for prompt systemic evaluation and treatment to support visual recovery.
Authors
- Bria George
- Cameron Garner
- Melis Kabaalioğlu Güner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1038-0049)
- Nicholas Strobl
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Current Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2026-08-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/joco.joco_49_26
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00