Study suggests adults aging with well-controlled HIV have a higher prevalence of some eye conditions, namely dry eye.
University of Colorado news release
Older adults with well-controlled HIV may have a higher prevalence of certain eye conditions, particularly dry eye, compared to similar adults without HIV, according to a new study.
The study is the first to comprehensively describe eye health in adults aged 60 and older who are living with durably suppressed HIV compared to similarly aged adults who do not have HIV.
“Vision is a primary sense we rely on,” says. “Many concerning eye conditions are age-related, and changes in vision can have a big impact on a person’s quality of life. People aging with HIV have a higher burden of several age-associated chronic conditions, and some conditions may occur at younger ages than in people without HIV.”
Read the full news release here.
Source : University of Colorado
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