Varicella zoster virus retrobulbar optic neuritis preceding retinitis in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome11The authors have no proprietary interests related to the article.
Lee M, Cooney E, Stoessel K, Gariano R. Varicella zoster virus retrobulbar optic neuritis preceding retinitis in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome11The authors have no proprietary interests related to the article. Ophthalmology 1998, 105: 467-471. PMID: 9499777, DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(98)93029-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrobulbar optic neuritisOptic neuritisAggressive combination therapyDramatic visual recoveryIntravenous antiviral treatmentImmune deficiency syndromeProfound vision lossPeripheral retinitisVisual outcomeAntiviral treatmentClinical courseVisual lossRare presentationVisual recoveryCombination therapyVision lossDeficiency syndromeUseful visionEarly diagnosisNeuritisViral infectionPatientsRetinitisProprietary interestExamination results