Hiv And Eye Problems

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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 »

Hiv pos.. eye problem

Iam hi pos but thanks to meds i am undetectible and t cells 480, My question is on one of my eyes i... Read more »

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chronic eye problems in newly-acquired HIV

Is chronic conjunctivitis, which is not responsive to anti-bacterial ointments or over the counter... Read more »

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Eye problems

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

After a risky exposure in Feb '99 in South America, 2.5 weeks later I suffered genital ulcers, nausea, truncal rash, night sweats, etc. For 4 months thereafter I suffered severe muscle and joint pain. After the ARS symptoms resolved, I developed... Read more »

can my eye/back and neck pain be acute HIV symptom

Posted by chirags, 2 Replies

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I am a 25 year male from India.In my country no one gives a proper advise about HIV/AIDS.People feel shy to talk about sex.Thats the reason I am writing to you.Doctor I had sex with a sex worker with double condom 1 month back. The condom... Read more »

Eye sight

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has any one experienced problems with their eyesight as one of the ARS symptoms?

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Eyes..and help

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello,

its been 2 months since possible exposure to HIV. Protected sex with an escort. I know I should get tested after a month..but the reason I am here is because my eyes hurt. Its been 3 weeks this has happening and sometimes I think I have... Read more »

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