Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibition is a new and promising therapy approved for the treatment of various malignancies. Pembrolizumab is a potent tumour suppressor that acts by upregulating the immune system to recognise cancer cells, which may result in disrupted self-tolerance. We describe a case of seronegative ocular myasthenia gravis after treatment with pembrolizumab for metastatic melanoma. Her bilateral ptosis was refractory to conventional treatment, and she remains functionally blind as a result. As the availability and use of immunotherapy continues to rise, awareness of its immune-related adverse effects (irAEs) is crucial for clinicians.
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