Retinal dysfunction as an initial ophthalmic sign in AIDS

Three cases of patients with AIDS in whom severe retinal dysfunction preceded the development of widespread funduscopic abnormalities are presented. The disparity between the minimal extent of visible retinal lesions and the severe loss of retinal function was confirmed by visual field and electrore...

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1990-01, Vol.74 (1), p.49-51
Main Authors: Brodie, S E, Friedman, A H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - physiopathology
Adult
AIDS/HIV
Biological and medical sciences
Electroretinography
Humans
Immunodeficiencies
Immunodeficiencies. Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunopathology
Male
Medical sciences
Retina - physiopathology
Retinal Diseases - etiology
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Three cases of patients with AIDS in whom severe retinal dysfunction preceded the development of widespread funduscopic abnormalities are presented. The disparity between the minimal extent of visible retinal lesions and the severe loss of retinal function was confirmed by visual field and electroretinographic studies. This pattern of early visual loss in AIDS patients may represent infection of the retina by the HIV virus.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.74.1.49