Isolated homonymous hemianopsia due to presumptive cerebral tubercular abscess as the initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus infection.

We report a case of isolated homonymous hemianopsia due to presumptive cerebral tubercular abscess as the initial manifestation of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. A 30-year-old man presented to our outpatient department with sudden loss of visibility in his left visual field. He had no other systemic symptoms.

Spectral domain optical coherence tomographic characteristics of unilateral peripapillary myelinated retinal nerve fibers involving the macula.

Unilateral, peripapillary, retinal nerve fiber myelination involving the macula, with optic disk hypoplasia, myopia, and amblyopia, is rare. We performed spectral domain optical coherence tomographic findings in 2 patients with this condition. Both patients had normal foveal morphology, reduced retinal thickness in the same distribution as the myelination, and optic nerve hypoplasia.

Isolated unilateral acute retinal necrosis syndrome as the initial manifestation of HIV infection.

We report a rare case of isolated unilateral acute retinal necrosis syndrome without any history of associated herpes zoster or other conditions attributed to HIV infection as the initial manifestation of HIV infection. A 30-year-old man presented with a history of sudden diminished vision in the right eye with no apparent predisposing factors. Examination revealed right eye acute retinal necrosis.

Ophthalmic manifestations of HIV infections in India in the era of HAART: analysis of 100 consecutive patients evaluated at a tertiary eye care center in India.

Purpose: To evaluate ophthalmic manifestations in patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at the apex institute for eye healthcare in India.

Method: This prospective study was undertaken between October 2004 and December 2005. A complete ophthalmological and systemic examination was performed on each patient.

Bilateral multifocal choroiditis and optic neuropathy in a patient with AIDS: a diagnostic dilemma.

A rare case of bilateral multifocal choroiditis and optic neuropathy as the result of disseminated cryptococcal infection in a person with AIDS is described. A 30-year-old HIV-positive man presented with fever, headache, vomiting, and altered sensorium Ophthalmological examination revealed bilateral multifocal choroiditis and optic neuropathy. Laboratory examination and imaging suggested a presumptive diagnosis of disseminated Cryptococcus neoformans infection.

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis and central retinal vein occlusion as the initial manifestation of HIV infection.

Purpose: To report a case of peripheral ulcerative keratitis and central vein occlusion as the initial manifestation of HIV infection.

Method: Case report.

Result: A 46-year-old male presented with history of pain, redness, and diminished vision of left eye.