Anterior uveitis following combined vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR): A report of two cases

Purpose: To describe two children who developed anterior uveitis after vacc ination for common childhood diseases. Methods: A retrospective study of two Saudi patients who were seen at The E ye Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results: Aged 12 and 14,respectively, the two patients developed anterior n ongranulomatous uveitis 6 and 4 weeks after having the combined vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), No other definite cause of uveitis w as detected from history or from laboratory work up Both patients responded to traditional regimens of uveitis therapy, However, they required a treat ment period of several months. Conclusion: Anterior uveitis may occur following MMR vaccination, Cases of vaccination thus require ophthalmic awareness if visual symptoms or a painf ul red eye develop.