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New and Noteworthy
              
March 2008
 
February 2008
 
General Reports
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
AIDS and ophthalmology: the first quarter century.
Holland GN. 
Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Mar;145(3):397-408.
 Abstract
 
What you can see in your patient's eyes? Review of ocular manifestations of HIV in HAART era.
Nasoodi A, Lim LT, Al-Ani , et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Jan;19(1):4-10.
 Abstract
 
Anterior segment and external ocular disorders associated with human immunodeficiency
virus disease.
Jeng BH, Holland GN, Lowder CY, et al 
Surv Ophthalmol. 2007 Jul-Aug;52(4):329-68.
 Abstract
 
Longitudinal Study of the Ocular Complications of AIDS 2. Ocular Examination Results at
Enrollment.
Jabs DA, Van Natta ML, Holbrook JT
Ophthalmology. 2007 Jan 5;
Abstract
 
Long-term Study of Intraocular Pressure Changes in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency
Virus Treated with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Kozak I, Labree L, Azen SP, et al  
Ophthalmology. 2006 Mar;113(3):451-5.
Abstract
 
Ocular association of HIV infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy and the
global perspective.
Ng T, Versace P. 
Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2005 Jun;33(3):317-29.
 Abstract
 
Neuro-ophthalmological disorders in HIV infected subjects with neurological manifestations.
Mwanza JC, Nyamabo LK, Tylleskar T, Plant GT
 Br J Ophthalmol. 2004 Nov;88(11):1455-9.
 Abstract
 
Ocular manifestations of AIDS: new considerations for patients using highly active anti-retroviral
therapy (HAART).
Roels P.
Optometry. 2004 Oct;75(10):624-8
 Abstract
 
The HIV RNA Levels of Plasma and Ocular Fluids in AIDS Patients with Ophthalmic Infections.
Hsu WM, Chiou SH, Chen SS, et al
Ophthalmologica. 2004 Sep-Oct;218(5):328-32.
Abstract
 
The Epidemiology, Treatment Patterns, and Costs of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in the Post-HAART
Era Among a National Managed-Care Population.
Mahadevia PJ, Gebo KA, Pettit K, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Aug 1;36(4):972-977.|
 Abstract
 
Remission of Behcet's disease and keratoconjunctivitis sicca in an HIV-infected patient treated
with HAART.
Cicalini S, Gigli B, Palmieri F,et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Feb;15(2):139-40
 Abstract
 
     
  Ocular manifestations of HIV/AIDS.
Moraes Jr HV.  
Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2002 Dec;13(6):397-403
 Abstract

Ocular disease in patients with tuberculosis and HIV presenting with fever in Africa.
Beare NA, Kublin JG, Lewis DK, et al.
Br J Ophthalmol 2002 Oct;86(10):1076-9
 Abstract

  
Conjunctival Disease
       
Kaposi's Sarcoma

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Human Herpesvirus-8 in Kaposi's Sarcoma of the Conjunctiva in a Patient with AIDS.
Minoda H, Usui N, Sata T, Katano H, et al
Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jan;50(1):7-11.
 Abstract
 
Molluscum Contagiosum

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Evolution of HIV-1-related conjunctival molluscum contagiosum under HAART: report of a
bilaterally manifesting case and literature review.
Schulz D, Sarra GM, Koerner UB, Garweg JG.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2004 Jun 22
Abstract

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Interventions for squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva in HIV-infected individuals.
Gichuhi S, Irlam J.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Apr 18;(2):CD005643.
 Abstract
 
Multifocal squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva with intraocular penetration in a patient
with AIDS
Tulvatana W, Tirakunwichcha S.
Cornea. 2006 Jul;25(6):745-7.
 Abstract
 
Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection
seen at two hospitals in Kenya.
Chisi SK, Kollmann MK, Karimurio J.
East Afr Med J. 2006 May;83(5):267-70.
 Abstract
 
Regression of invasive conjunctival squamous carcinoma in an HIV-positive patient on
antiretroviral therapy.
Holkar S, Mudhar HS, Jain A, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Dec 2;
 Abstract

Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: atypical presentation of HIV.
De Silva DJ, Tumuluri K, Joshi N. 
Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2005 Aug;33(4):419-20.
Abstract
Corneal Disease
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis and Central Retinal Vein Occlusion as the Initial Manifestation
of HIV Infection.
Gharai S, Venkatesh P, Tandon R, Garg S. 
Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2007 Sep-Oct;15(5):407-9.
Abstract

Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) secondary to lattice dystrophy in a patient with
acquired immune  deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Chronister CL, Wasilauski ME. et al 
Optometry. 2005 Dec;76(12):713-9.
 Abstract

In vitro cultivation and electron microscopy characterization of Trachipleistophora
anthropophthera isolated from the cornea of an AIDS patient.
Juarez SI, Putaporntip C, Jongwutiwes S, et al
J Eukaryot Microbiol. 2005 May-Jun;52(3):179-90.
 Abstract
 
Corneal endothelial deposits associated with rifabutin use.
Coutinho AB, Cheema D, Pereira PR, et al
J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2005 Apr;21(2):166-9.
Abstract
Ocular Toxoplasmosis   [Also link to Toxoplasmosis]
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Comparison of four DNA extraction methods from cerebrospinal fluid for the detection of
Toxoplasma gondii by polymerase chain reaction in AIDS patients.
Alfonso Y, Fraga J, Cox R, et al  
Med Sci Monit. 2008 Mar;14(3):MT1-6
 Paper
 
Optic nerve toxoplasmosis and orbital inflammation as initial presentation of AIDS.
Lee MW, Fong KS, Hsu LY, Lim WK. 
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2006 Mar 17;
Abstract
 
Ocular toxoplasmosis: clinical features and prognosis of 154 patients.
Bosch-Driessen LE, Berendschot TT, Ongkosuwito JV, Rothova A.
Ophthalmology 2002 May;109(5):869-78
 Abstract
 
Ocular toxoplasmosis: more than just what meets the eye.
Vallochi AL, Nakamura MV, Schlesinger D, et al
Scand J Immunol 2002 Apr;55(4):324-8
 Abstract
 
Ocular toxoplasmosis after the fifth decade.
Labalette P, Delhaes L, Margaron F, Fortier B, Rouland JF.
Am J Ophthalmol 2002 Apr;133(4):506-15
 Abstract
Scleral Disease
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Scleral Ulceration Caused by Cryptococcus albidus in a Patient With Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Garelick JM, Khodabakhsh AJ, Lopez Y, et al.
Cornea. 2004 Oct;23(7):730-731
Abstract		  
Sjogren's Syndrome
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Epstein-Barr virus (types 1 and 2) in the tear film in Sjogren's syndrome and HIV infection.
Willoughby CE, Baker K, Kaye SB, et al.
J Med Virol 2002 Nov;68(3):378-83
 Abstract		  
Uveitis
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Bilateral Anterior Panuveitis as Early Manifestation of Syphilis in a Patient with HIV Infection.
Dinslage S, Jordan JF, Roessler G, et
alKlin Monatsbl Augenheilkd. 2006 Jun;223(6):538-41.
 Abstract

Risk of immune recovery uveitis in patients with AIDS and cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Kempen JH, Min YI, Freeman WR, et al  
Ophthalmology. 2006 Apr;113(4):684-94
 Abstract

Immune recovery uveitis in AIDS patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis treated with highly
active antiretroviral therapy in Venezuela.
Arevalo JF, Mendoza AJ, Ferretti Y.
Retina. 2003 Aug;23(4):495-502.
Abstract
Optic Neuropathy
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Bilateral multifocal choroiditis and optic neuropathy in a patient with AIDS: a diagnostic
dilemma.
Gharai S, Venkatesh P, Garg S, et al 
AIDS Read. 2007 Dec;17(12):606-8.
 Abstract

HIV infection presenting with bilateral optic neuropathy.
Laurent-Coriat C, Tilikete C, Bouhour D,
Rev Neurol (Paris). 2006 Jan;162(1):95-7.
 Abstract

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