Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a dangerous disease that affects the retina. The retina is responsible for seeing light and transmitting images to your brain, and it can be severely damaged by this infection. Here's what you need to know about this vision-threatening condition.
What causes this disease?
CMV retinitis is caused by cytomegalovirus. This virus is closely related to both the herpes virus and the Epstein-Barr virus. Like those related diseases, cytomegalovirus can remain dormant in your body for a long time before it causes symptoms, if it ever does.
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