Bilateral central retinal vein occlusions in a Chinese patient with HIV-infection

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions as the initial presentation in a Chinese patient with HIV-infection. Methods: Complete ophthalmological examination and fundus fluorescein angiography were performed in the eyes of this patient.Results: Ophthalmic examinationand fundus fluoresceinangiography revealed bilateral nonischemic central retinal vein occlusions and optic disc edema in a 22-year-old man who was HIV-positive.The findings of fundus examination and fluorescein angiography were similar in both eyes.Conclusion: This case provides additional evidence that central retinal vein occlusion is probably part of the spectrum of HIV retinopathy.