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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system,\u00a0HIV\u00a0interferes with your body\u2019s ability to fight infection and disease.<\/p>\n

According to Mayoclinic, HIV\u00a0is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can also be spread by contact with infected blood and from illicit injection drug use or sharing needles. It can also be spread from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Without medication, it may take years before\u00a0HIV\u00a0weakens your immune system to the point that you have\u00a0AIDS.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no cure for\u00a0HIV\/AIDS, but medications can control the infection and prevent progression of the disease. Antiviral treatments for\u00a0HIV\u00a0have reduced\u00a0AIDS\u00a0deaths around the world, and international organizations are working to increase the availability of prevention measures and treatment in resource-poor countries.<\/p>\n

HIV Effects on the Eyes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some eye problems are mild, but others can be severe enough to cause blindness. Some of the most common are infections that can lead to bleeding in your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) and retinal detachment. About 7 in 10 people with untreated AIDS will have AIDS-related trouble with their eyes, usually because of cytomegalovirus.<\/p>\n

You may not have any symptoms until the problems are far along, so if you have advanced HIV, it\u2019s important to get regular eye exams. Call your doctor if your vision changes, if:<\/p>\n

1. You get blurry or double vision.<\/p>\n

2. Colors don\u2019t look right.<\/p>\n

3. You see spots.<\/p>\n

4. You have watery or red eyes.<\/p>\n

5. You\u2019re sensitive to light.<\/p>\n

6. Your eyes hurt.<\/p>\n

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