Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Twenty-five ambulatory patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were studied over a 6-month period. Fourteen (56%) of the patients were heterosexuals with a history of intravenous drug abuse. Ocular involvement was seen in 40% of patients, cotton-wool spots being the major manifestation. Findings consistent with cytomegalovirus retinitis were seen in only one patient. Ophthalmologists should be aware of the ocular findings and epidemiology of AIDS.

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