Eye Problems Related To Hiv

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Lab Tests Are Important Tools The Basics Complete Blood Count (CBC) Blood Chemistry (Chemistry or Chem Screens) The Bottom Line Lab Tests Are Important Tools Having regular lab tests is a necessary part of good health care. Lab testsare important tools that help you and your health care provider keep track ofhow you are doing in the following areas: Immune System Status How HIV is affecting your immune system If you...

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hiv and eye problems

I have been recently diagnosed with hiv, and since then I have had intermittant times when my eyes become irritated/watery and/or sort of scratchy. I have no vision problems, and this does not happen during specific activities i.e. driving,compter...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Eye symptoms as you describe are most often due to non-HIV causes. For patients with lower CD4 counts (< 200) we generally get a good baseline eye exam to look for HIV-related eye problems. Symptoms as you describe are often due to allergic... Read more »

Haemorrhaging in vessels of eye: AIDS-related? Solutions.

Dear Doctor Feinberg,My boyfriend has recently noticed slight disturbance in his vision and the result of an examination of his eyes showed that the blood vessels in both eyes are starting to haemorrhage. This is akin to what happens with diabetics,...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

CMV retinitis can cause hemorrhage and inflammation in the retina that has a very typical appearance to an eye doctor experienced with this disease. HIV can also be associated with a retinal condition called "cotton wool spots" because of... Read more »

vision problems related to treatment

Over a year ago I started the following treatment: Intelence, Prezista, Issentres and Norvir. I take my doses twice a daily. Since starting this treatment I have had server vision problems which occur within two hours after dosing and lasts for...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That specific complaint (transient eye disturbances within hours of taking meds)is a new one to me (have not seen in the many patients we have in our clinic on a similar regimen) nor has it appeared on the radar screen in the published literature to... Read more »

eye problems

Dear Dr. Feinberg,I have just recently had some small white bumps come up in my right eye, in the white part just one eighth of an inch from the iris. Is this some manefestation of hiv. they look like tiny white blisters, and are quite...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

This does not sound like any HIV-related problem with me. You may be having an inflammatory reaction (to the pepper, or to something else). Since it's bothering you, I suggest you see an eye doctor.... Read more »

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