What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a serious viral eye infection of the Retina (light-sensing nerve layer that lines the back of the eye). This is a kind of sight-threatening condition associated with AIDS- a serious disease of the immune system due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. In the past, about a quarter of active AIDS patients developed Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. However, the occurrence of the disease is dropping dramatically, thanks to a potent combination of medicines used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS that help restore the function of the immune system. In recent years, these medicines have helped reduce the presence of CMV retinitis in late-stage AIDS by more than 80 %, as per a report. CMV Retinitis Signs/Symptoms: When Cytomegalovirus invades the retina, it starts to compromise the light-sensitive receptors that help enable us to see. This typically does not cause any kind of pain, but you may notice eye floaters or small specks and experience decr...