Pattern of Ocular Presentation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive Patients in National Eye Centre, Kaduna
General Ophthalmology
Abstract
Background: Ocular involvement of HIV is common with a prevalence of 50-70%1 . These presentations may range from asymptomatic anterior segment lesions to more severe sight threatening posterior segment lesions. The severity of the lesions increases as the immune competence decreases. The aim of this study was to determine the pattern of ocular presentation of HIV positive patients in National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
Methods: The medical records of HIV positive patients seen in National Eye Centre, Kaduna between January 2012 through December 2016 were reviewed.
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