Abstract
Both the afferent visual pathways and ocular motor system may be affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Coexisting infections and neoplastic processes in the eye and brain create a diagnostic challenge for the clinician. This article discusses neuroophthalmic manifestations associated with HIV and AIDS, with emphasis on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
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Brain Diseases / diagnosis
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Brain Diseases / microbiology*
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Cryptococcosis / diagnosis
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Cryptococcosis / microbiology
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
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Eye Diseases / diagnosis
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Eye Diseases / microbiology*
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Eye Movements
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HIV Infections* / diagnosis
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Humans
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / diagnosis
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Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal / microbiology
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Neurosyphilis / diagnosis
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Neurosyphilis / microbiology
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Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
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Optic Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
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Optic Nerve Diseases / microbiology
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Toxoplasmosis, Ocular / diagnosis