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. 1993 Mar;158(3):254–262.

Ocular examination and diagnosis in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

R F Gariano 1, L S Rickman 1, W R Freeman 1
PMCID: PMC1311750  PMID: 8384763

Abstract

Ocular involvement is seen frequently and is an important source of morbidity in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. We outline here the general skills of physical diagnosis valuable to primary care physicians or infectious diseases specialists in recognizing and evaluating ocular complaints in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. We provide an overview of common ocular diseases in these patients, with an emphasis on signs and symptoms that aid in the differential diagnosis.

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