Local Therapy for Cytomegalovirus Retinopathy

Retinal Detachment Associated With AIDS-Related Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: Risk Factors in a Resource-Limited Setting

“…19 However, retinal detachment is also a known complication of intravitreal injections. 28, 29 It is difficult to determine whether intravitreal ganciclovir injections were a risk factor for retinal detachment in this population since this was the only treatment modality available to patients in the study. We did not find an association between the number of intravitreal injections and retinal detachment nor the time since the most recent injection, although this may be confounded by other factors such as the length of time in treatment.…”

“…Routine screening would result in earlier diagnosis and treatment, which could limit lesion growth and therefore reduce the chance of a retinal detachment. 19, 29, 35 In addition, routine screening may detect patients who have signs that are concerning for a retinal detachment, such as a retinal tear or hole. Ophthalmologists could then pursue laser photocoagulation, which some hypothesize limits progression of a retinal detachment for lesions that are small and inactive.…”

Retinal Detachment Associated With AIDS-Related Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: Risk Factors in a Resource-Limited Setting

“…19 However, retinal detachment is also a known complication of intravitreal injections. 28, 29 It is difficult to determine whether intravitreal ganciclovir injections were a risk factor for retinal detachment in this population since this was the only treatment modality available to patients in the study. We did not find an association between the number of intravitreal injections and retinal detachment nor the time since the most recent injection, although this may be confounded by other factors such as the length of time in treatment.…”

“…Routine screening would result in earlier diagnosis and treatment, which could limit lesion growth and therefore reduce the chance of a retinal detachment. 19, 29, 35 In addition, routine screening may detect patients who have signs that are concerning for a retinal detachment, such as a retinal tear or hole. Ophthalmologists could then pursue laser photocoagulation, which some hypothesize limits progression of a retinal detachment for lesions that are small and inactive.…”

Ocular manifestations in HIV patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India and correlation of posterior segment lesions with CD4+ counts

“…[ 6 ] Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis, and orbital cellulitis were seen if the CD4+ counts were less than 200. [ 7 8 9 10 ] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis, and cataract. [ 11 12 13 14 15 ] CMV retinitis is the most common cause of loss of vision in HIV patients.…”

Ocular Findings of Hiv/Aids Patients and Their Correlation With Cd4 Count

“…10 CMV retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis and orbital cellulitis were seen if CD4 was less than 200. [11][12][13][14][15] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis and cataract. [16][17][18][19][20][21] CD4 + T-lymphocyte count is proved to be a reliable predictor of immune status of patient for the risk of various infections.…”

Retinal Detachment Associated With AIDS-Related Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: Risk Factors in a Resource-Limited Setting

“…19 However, retinal detachment is also a known complication of intravitreal injections. 28, 29 It is difficult to determine whether intravitreal ganciclovir injections were a risk factor for retinal detachment in this population since this was the only treatment modality available to patients in the study. We did not find an association between the number of intravitreal injections and retinal detachment nor the time since the most recent injection, although this may be confounded by other factors such as the length of time in treatment.…”

“…Routine screening would result in earlier diagnosis and treatment, which could limit lesion growth and therefore reduce the chance of a retinal detachment. 19, 29, 35 In addition, routine screening may detect patients who have signs that are concerning for a retinal detachment, such as a retinal tear or hole. Ophthalmologists could then pursue laser photocoagulation, which some hypothesize limits progression of a retinal detachment for lesions that are small and inactive.…”

Ocular manifestations in HIV patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India and correlation of posterior segment lesions with CD4+ counts

“…[ 6 ] Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis, and orbital cellulitis were seen if the CD4+ counts were less than 200. [ 7 8 9 10 ] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis, and cataract. [ 11 12 13 14 15 ] CMV retinitis is the most common cause of loss of vision in HIV patients.…”

Ocular Findings of Hiv/Aids Patients and Their Correlation With Cd4 Count

“…10 CMV retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis and orbital cellulitis were seen if CD4 was less than 200. [11][12][13][14][15] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis and cataract. [16][17][18][19][20][21] CD4 + T-lymphocyte count is proved to be a reliable predictor of immune status of patient for the risk of various infections.…”

Retinal Detachment Associated With AIDS-Related Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: Risk Factors in a Resource-Limited Setting

“…19 However, retinal detachment is also a known complication of intravitreal injections. 28, 29 It is difficult to determine whether intravitreal ganciclovir injections were a risk factor for retinal detachment in this population since this was the only treatment modality available to patients in the study. We did not find an association between the number of intravitreal injections and retinal detachment nor the time since the most recent injection, although this may be confounded by other factors such as the length of time in treatment.…”

“…Routine screening would result in earlier diagnosis and treatment, which could limit lesion growth and therefore reduce the chance of a retinal detachment. 19, 29, 35 In addition, routine screening may detect patients who have signs that are concerning for a retinal detachment, such as a retinal tear or hole. Ophthalmologists could then pursue laser photocoagulation, which some hypothesize limits progression of a retinal detachment for lesions that are small and inactive.…”

Ocular manifestations in HIV patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India and correlation of posterior segment lesions with CD4+ counts

“…[ 6 ] Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis, and orbital cellulitis were seen if the CD4+ counts were less than 200. [ 7 8 9 10 ] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis, and cataract. [ 11 12 13 14 15 ] CMV retinitis is the most common cause of loss of vision in HIV patients.…”

Ocular Findings of Hiv/Aids Patients and Their Correlation With Cd4 Count

“…10 CMV retinitis, progressive outer retinal necrosis, acute retinal necrosis and orbital cellulitis were seen if CD4 was less than 200. [11][12][13][14][15] Adnexal and anterior segment manifestations include blepharitis, molluscum contagiosum, dry eye, uveitis and cataract. [16][17][18][19][20][21] CD4 + T-lymphocyte count is proved to be a reliable predictor of immune status of patient for the risk of various infections.…”