OSSN is an important manifestation of HIV infection. It would be beneficial for patients to receive a basic ocular examination as part of the baseline clinical evaluation; this may contribute to early referral to an eye care facility. The health system would benefit from establishing an eye health support system with the nearby health facilities, thereby educating primary HCWs about the association between HIV and OSSN.
Keyphrases
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv infected patients
- healthcare
- clinical evaluation
- hiv infected
- south africa
- public health
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- end stage renal disease
- mental health
- hiv aids
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- health information
- primary care
- peritoneal dialysis
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- hiv testing
- human health
- pain management
- men who have sex with men
- social media
- patient reported outcomes
- health insurance