I have read that the Cytomegalovirus, which is prevalent in the general population, can be activated by ME/CFS.

I have suffered with vision problems for 6years (right from the start of my illness) My vision is affected especially by flourescent light - it appears as black/yellow light - as if a black cloud has descended on my vision. It's as if i'm about to faint.

In natural light my vision is clouded - like a haze with
and blurred light flares. And my whole vision field is mockled.
I also have opaque circles of white around my nose and side of my face.

I can see shapes and colours perfectly - but its as though my eyes perceive the light strangely and causes there to be something in front of what i'm seeing

on the link between ME/CFS and cytomegalovirus because i've read that it can cause blindness. I never had any vision problems before the age of 15. Also i fear that i may have been put at risk of the Cytomegalovirus becasue i drank from the communion cup after hundreds of others in church. I know Cytomegalovirus can be passed on through saliva.

I have not yet seen an opthalmologist although I have been asking to. Am i right in believing Cytomegalovirus can be identified through tests?
Also is is treatable?

Has anyone heard of this virus and its link to ME/CFS?
Or do you know any one affected by it?

thanx

ps i'm getting really desperate with regard to my vision - it's getting worse each day http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif