F Wen1, X Chen, R Liao. 1. Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, PR China. wfwzt@163.net
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions as the initial presentation in a Chinese patient with HIV-infection. METHODS: Complete ophthalmological examination and fundus fluorescein angiography were performed in the eyes of this patient. RESULTS: Ophthalmic examination and fundus fluorescein angiography revealed bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions and optic disc edema in a 22-year-old man who was HIV-positive. The findings of fundus examination and fluorescein angiography were similar in both eyes. CONCLUSION: This case provides additional evidence that central retinal vein occlusion is probably part of the spectrum of HIV retinopathy.
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions as the initial presentation in a Chinese patient with HIV-infection. METHODS: Complete ophthalmological examination and fundus fluorescein angiography were performed in the eyes of this patient. RESULTS: Ophthalmic examination and fundus fluorescein angiography revealed bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions and optic disc edema in a 22-year-old man who was HIV-positive. The findings of fundus examination and fluorescein angiography were similar in both eyes. CONCLUSION: This case provides additional evidence that central retinal vein occlusion is probably part of the spectrum of HIV retinopathy.