Study of Ocular manifestations in patients with HIV AIDs and its correlation with CD4+T cell count

Dr.Anil Prakash Jadhav; Dr.Anamika Agrawal; Dr.Anjali D. Nicholson; Dr.Amruta D.Kumbhar

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

Study of Ocular manifestations in patients with HIV AIDs and its correlation with CD4+T cell count

Dr. Anil Prakash Jadhav, Dr. Anamika Agrawal, Dr. Anjali D. Nicholson, Dr. Amruta D. Kumbhar

Abstract :

Aims: To study the pattern of ocular manifestations of HIV AIDs and their correlation with CD4 count. Methods: A cross sectional observational study was done on 50 patients admitted in tertiary care centre. Data was collected, clinical examination and laboratory investigations were recorded and analysed using SPSS 15 software. Statistical test applied and p <0.05 was considered significant. Results: Of 50 patients 35 were males,15 were females. ?e common age group was 30–50 years, with heterosexuality as commonest risk factor. ?e overall prevalence of ocular manifestation were common in patients with CD4 count <200 cells/cmm common adnexal manifestation was HZO and molluscum, anterior segment was cataract,iridocyclitis and in posterior segment it was HIV retinopathy,CMV retinitis. ?ere was statistically significant association between ocular manifestations and CD4 count. p<0.05 Conclusion: ?e lower CD4 count is a risk and predictor for ocular manifestations like iridocyclitis, retinopathy, CMV retinitis