Bilateral cytomegalovirus retinitis of the patient with AIDS.A, Retinitis in the process of cicatrization with hemorrhagein the superior temporal arcade of the right eye. B,Cicatrization of human cytomegalovirus retinitis of the left eye involving thesuperior temporal arcade and parts of the posterior pole and the macula.C, Detailed image of retinitis of the right eye.D, Tomography of the macular region of the right eyedemonstrating its preserved thickness. E, Detailed image ofretinitis of the left eye. F, Thinning and disorganization of themacular zone layers of the left eye, tomography.Late emergence of A594V and L595W mutations related to ganciclovir resistance in a patient with HCMV retinitis and long-term HIV progression.
Slavov SN, Vilar FC, Wagatsuma VM, Santana RC, Machado AA, Fonseca BA, Kashima S, Covas DT - Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas médicas e biológicas / Sociedade Brasileira de Biofísica ... [et al.] (2015). Not Altered. CC.
Retinitis is the general term that covers all inflammatory conditions of the retina.
What is the Pathology of Retinitis?
The pathology of retinitis is accumulation of substance causing swelling of the retina cells or the vasculatures.
How does Retinitis Present?
Retinitis presents with night blindness, tunnel vision, color vision impairment, and photophobia.
How is Retinitis Diagnosed?
Retinitis is diagnosed by visual field test, electroretinogram, genetic test, and ophthalmoscopy.
How is Retinitis Treated?
Retinitis is treated with retina implantation, acetazolamide, sunglasses, intravitreal clindamycin and dexamethasone, and laser therapy.
What is the Prognosis of Retinitis?
The prognosis of retinitis is poor if left untreated. With treatment, some vision recovery may be possible.
