CMV retinitis: Difference between revisions

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*Signs/symptoms are variable; may include:
*Signs/symptoms are variable; may include:
**Change in visual acuity
**Change in visual acuity
**Visual field cuts
**Visual field cuts (Scotomas, loss of central vision)
**Floaters, loss of central vision
**Photophobia
**Photophobia
**Eye redness/pain
**Eye redness/pain

Revision as of 20:41, 11 March 2015

Background

  • Most frequent and serious ocular OI
  • Leading cause of blindness in AIDS pts
  • Typically occurs with CD4 less than 50

Diagnosis

  • Signs/symptoms are variable; may include:
    • Change in visual acuity
    • Visual field cuts (Scotomas, loss of central vision)
    • Floaters, loss of central vision
    • Photophobia
    • Eye redness/pain

Treatment

  • Ganciclovir implant and ganciclovir 1–1.5gm PO TID

See Also

Source

Tintinalli