Anatomic and Visual Function Assessments on Asymptomatic HIV-positive Patients

Anatomic and Visual Function Assessments on Asymptomatic HIV-positive Patients Using Optical Coherence Tomography and Frequency Doubling Technology Perimetry

The purpose of this study is to assess retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and macular thickness measured with optical coherence tomography (OCT) on patients infected by HIV virus without ocular manifestations and to correlate these results with perimetric findings assessed by frequency doubling technology perimetry (FDT).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of AIDS
• Best-corrected visual acuity 20/25 or better
• Refractive error of 0±5.0 diopters and astigmatism of 0±3.0 diopters
• Normal intraocular pressure (≤21mmHg)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cataract or any visible media opacity
• HIV-related infectious retinopathy
• Risk factors for the development of glaucoma