Abstract
Twenty-five ambulatory patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were studied over a 6-month period. Fourteen (56%) of the patients were heterosexuals with a history of intravenous drug abuse. Ocular involvement was seen in 40% of patients, cotton-wool spots being the major manifestation. Findings consistent with cytomegalovirus retinitis were seen in only one patient. Ophthalmologists should be aware of the ocular findings and epidemiology of AIDS.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / etiology
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Adult
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications
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Eye Diseases / complications*
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Female
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Heroin
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Retinal Diseases / complications*
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Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Retinitis / complications
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Sarcoma, Kaposi / complications
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Skin Neoplasms / complications
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Substance-Related Disorders / complications