[2] chloroquine can also induce cataract formation However, there have been no reports of hydroxychloroquine and cataract development Should hydroxychloroquine always be stopped with signs of retinopathy Once probable or definitive signs of retinopathy are recognized, the decision to stop hcq or cq should be considered in collaboration with the patient and the prescribing medical physician. The hallmark of hydroxychloroquine toxicity is bilateral pigmentary retinopathy [1] Patients with early retinal findings are often asymptomatic despite having subtle paracentral scotomas.
Hydroxychloroquine (hcq), sold under the brand name plaquenil, is a medication used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus The american academy of ophthalmology recommendations on screening for hydroxychloroquine (hcq) retinopathy are now a decade old This revision provides an update, based on current knowledge Major points and changes are: It’s for this reason that healthcare providers typically monitor people more closely when they have taken plaquenil for more than five years. Many systemic medications may cause retinal toxicity
It is used to treat many diseases including malaria, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
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