Cytomegalovirus retinitis complicated by optic neuropathy: a longitudinal study
Harkins, T.; Maino, J.H.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 63(1): 21-27
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 1316391 Document Number: 404538
Two cases of suspected cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis treated with ganciclovir and followed for 18 and 5 months are presented. Each patient developed optic neuropathy and experienced reduced vision despite effective control of their retinitis. In addition to objective ocular findings, subjective visual function changes (perimetry, contrast sensitivity and accommodation) in long term follow up of AIDS patients are reported for the first time. A discussion of CMV, its treatment and complications follows.