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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Most frequent and serious ocular OI | *Most frequent and serious ocular OI | ||
*leading cause of blindness in AIDS pts | |||
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*Signs/symptoms are variable; may include: | *Signs/symptoms are variable; may include: | ||
**Change in visual acuity | **Change in visual acuity | ||
Revision as of 01:31, 18 December 2011
Background
- Most frequent and serious ocular OI
- leading cause of blindness in AIDS pts
Diagnosis
- Signs/symptoms are variable; may include:
- Change in visual acuity
- Visual field cuts
- Photophobia
- Eye redness/pain
Treatment
- Ganciclovir implant and ganciclovir 1–1.5gm PO TID
See Also
Source
Tintinalli