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Contacts And The Brain

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Barrie, ON

I am curious about if wearing contacts can interfere with my mood and focus?

August 26
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A myHIVteam Member

I just might go back to them when I go to my optometrist appointment in December.

August 27
A myHIVteam Member

I wear contacts off and on for years, the only problem I ever had was having to put them in or take them out (nothing serious) as for focus well in my mind that would be due to changes in prescription. But if you are referring to mood and clarity of mind I don't think contact lens have any effects like that but I could be wrong.

August 27
A myHIVteam Member

I have an appointment with my optometrist in December of this year and I will talk to them about contacts. I see my optometrist once every two years.

August 26
A myHIVteam Member

In people with HIV/AIDS, infections in the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) can cause serious symptoms such as:

- Confusion
- Problems speaking
- Loss of muscle control
- Paralysis

These infections can be caused by:

- John Cunningham virus: Leads to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
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In people with HIV/AIDS, infections in the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) can cause serious symptoms such as:

- Confusion
- Problems speaking
- Loss of muscle control
- Paralysis

These infections can be caused by:

- John Cunningham virus: Leads to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
- Toxoplasmosis: Caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, which can infect the brain and other organs.
- Cryptococcus fungus: Can also cause central nervous system infections.

These conditions require immediate medical attention due to their severe impact on health.

August 26
A myHIVteam Member

😁🤓🙏👋🌞👍👍👍🌈

August 26

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