Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Fisseha Admassu
Ethiopia
Research Article
Pattern of Ocular Manifestation of HIV/ AIDS among Patients on HAART in ART Clinic of Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s): Bemnet Amare, Fisseha Admassu, Yared Assefa, Beyene Moges, Jemal Ali and Afework KassuBemnet Amare, Fisseha Admassu, Yared Assefa, Beyene Moges, Jemal Ali and Afework Kassu
Background: The ocular manifestations of HIV may lead to visual impairment or blindness. In Ethiopia, patients typically initiate antiretroviral treatment (ART) with low CD4 cell counts when the risk of ocular complications may be high.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and types of HIV associated ocular conditions in patients referred for on HAART in Ethiopia.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken between March 2010 and August 2010 at the ART clinic of Gondar University Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Ophthalmic examinations were performed on all consecutive patients satisfying the criteria for enrolment into the ART clinic irrespective of the presence or absence of ophthalmic/visual symptoms.
Results: Enrolled patients (n = 126), of these 70 (57.6%) were females with male to fema.. View More»