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Exploration of retinal nerve fiber layer and visual field in patients with human immunodeficiency virus

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Annals of Ophthalmology

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A retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) evaluation and automated perimetry were performed in 41 eyes of patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) but without previous retinal or optic nerve disease. Cases with diffuse atrophy in RNFL represented 8%, 62.5%, and 77% in groups 1 through 3, respectively. Normal visual fields were present in 33% in group 1, 12.5% in group 2, and 7.5% in group 3.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Miguel Servet, P Isabel La Católica, 1-3, 50009, Zaragoza, Spain

    Francisco M. Honrubia MD, Clemencia Torrón MD, Eugenio Ferrer MD, Immaculada González MD, José M. Larrosa MD & Vicente Polo MD

  2. Department of Infectious Disease, Hospital Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain

    Carlos Ramos MD

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Honrubia, F.M., Torrón, C., Ferrer, E. et al. Exploration of retinal nerve fiber layer and visual field in patients with human immunodeficiency virus. Ann Ophthalmol 32, 289–294 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-000-0084-4

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