Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is a rare complication of the Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS). It can develop after resolving of the disease when there is already no evident inflammatory activity. Therefore, a long-term follow-up of such patients is important.

Department of Ophthalmology Faculty Hospital in Hradec Kralove and Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove Hradec Kralove Czech Republic

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