MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Checklist LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Protect eyesight Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift How to use eye cosmetics safely Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses	What is Cytomegalovirus Retinitis?   Cytomegalovirus retinitis is a sight-threatening disease associated with late-stage AIDS. Cytomegalovirus retinitis may affect one eye at first, but usually progresses to both eyes and becomes worse as the patient's ability to fight infection decreases.  Cytomegalovirus is related to the herpes virus. Cytomegalovirus is also called CMV retinitis. What Causes CMV Retinitis? Cytomegalovirus retinitis is caused by the cytomegalovirus. What are the Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis? The most common symptoms of Cytomegalovirus retinitis are: Floaters Light flashes Blind spots Blurred vision Obstructed areas of vision Sudden decrease of vision Can Cytomegalovirus retinitis be Treated?   Cytomegalovirus can't be treated, but it can be controlled. Treatments are aimed at slowing down the progression of cytomegalovirus retinitis.   If you have active AIDS and are experiencing visual symptoms, you should see a retina specialist immediately. If left untreated, cytomegalovirus retinitis can cause retinal detachment and blindness within just two to six months.   The most common prescribed medications for cytomegalovirus retinis are: ganciclovir (Cytovene), foscarnet (Foscavir) and cidofovir (Vistide). These drugs can be administered orally, intravenously, injected directly into the eye or through an intravitreal implant.	Your product featured on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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