Cytomegalovirus uveitis (CMV-uveitis) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in HIV-infected patients. The purpose is to characterize the clinical features of the course of retinal detachment in HIV infection. Material and methods. The study group included 29 patients, 34 eyes (9 men and 20 women). All patients underwent a standard routine ophthalmological examination. To confirm the diagnosis, an ultrasound of the eyeball was performed. Results. The following forms of retinal detachment were identified: acute retinal necrosis, regmatogenic and traction detachment. In 50% of cases, the disease occurred as acute retinal necrosis of CMV-etiology. Visual acuity in the group of patients with operated retinal detachment became significantly lower after complex treatment. Conclusions. CMV-uveitis has a chronic sluggish course, despite multicomponent treatment. Key words: cytomegalovirus, uveitis, HIV, HIV-infection, AIDS, retinal detachment.
Surgical management of retinal detachment associated with the acute retinal necrosis syndrome.