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Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy: an emerging problem

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Eye"

DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.297

Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this case series is to raise awareness of the emerging issue of serious retinal damage caused by the prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and the importance of adequate and appropriate monitoring of… read more here.

Keywords: hydroxychloroquine; retinopathy emerging; retinal toxicity; emerging problem ... See more keywords
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Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Eye"

DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.298

Abstract: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ; Plaquenil) is used increasingly in the management of a variety of autoimmune disorders, with well established roles in dermatology and rheumatology and emerging roles in oncology. Hydroxychloroquine has demonstrated a survival benefit in… read more here.

Keywords: hydroxychloroquine; retinal toxicity; hcq; hcq retinopathy ... See more keywords
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How to set up a Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Screening Service

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Eye"

DOI: 10.1038/s41433-019-0418-y

Abstract: A major development in clinical practice has been new guidance from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) on the risk of retinal toxicity from Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and Chloroquine [1]. The risk was previously considerably underestimated… read more here.

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P01 Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy: is screening necessary?

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Rheumatology"

DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa111

Abstract: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has long been associated with a low prevalence (0.5%) of retinal toxicity with possible irreversible sight loss. New retinal imaging techniques have suggested a significantly increased prevalence of HCQ retinopathy (7.5%). In light… read more here.

Keywords: risk; ophthalmology; prevalence; hydroxychloroquine retinopathy ... See more keywords