Telemedicine Screening for Cytomegalovirus Retinitis at the Point of Care for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Abstract

Patients undergoing screening at a clinic for HIV treatment had less extensive retinitis than patients in recent reports from an ophthalmology clinic. Retinal photography with the camera used in this study was not highly sensitive in detecting CMV retinitis but may identify disease with an immediate threat to vision. Improved accuracy will require a camera that can more easily image the peripheral retina.