What are the symptoms of CMV retinitis?
People with CMV retinitis generally do not experience any pain but may develop floating spots in their vision, flashing lights, blind spots, blurred vision or loss of central or peripheral vision. CMV can also cause the retina to separate from the back of the eye. The disease generally starts in one eye, but often will involve both eyes. If untreated the disease can bring about retinal detachment and cause blindness in as little as two to six months.
