Guide to Eye Diseases

Causes and treatments of CMV retinitis

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is an eye disease that closely relates to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). CMV retinitis always invades the retina and affects the light-sensitive receptors, leading to acuity reduction and peripheral vision decrease. Without proper treatment, a detached retina and blindness can be caused within two to six months.

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