Ocular manifestations of HIV infection

Ophthalmic abnormalities are common in HIV-infected patients. Serious ophthalmic diseases often result from opportunistic infections and can cause blindness in the absence of prompt diagnosis and therapy. We review recent advances in the diagnosis and management of HIV-associated ocular disease, inc...

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Published inCurrent opinion in ophthalmology Vol. 10; no. 6; p. 431
Main Authors Robinson, M R, Ross, M L, Whitcup, S M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1999
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - complications
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis - complications
Eye Diseases - etiology
HIV Infections - complications
Humans
Incidence
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Summary:Ophthalmic abnormalities are common in HIV-infected patients. Serious ophthalmic diseases often result from opportunistic infections and can cause blindness in the absence of prompt diagnosis and therapy. We review recent advances in the diagnosis and management of HIV-associated ocular disease, including cytomegalovirus retinitis, the leading cause of vision loss in HIV-infected patients. The widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) over the past 3 years has reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. HAART has dramatically altered the incidence and natural history of many opportunistic infections, and we discuss the impact of HAART on ophthalmic disease.
ISSN:1040-8738
DOI:10.1097/00055735-199912000-00011