Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy: A review of imaging

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2015 Jul;63(7):570-4. doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.167120.

Abstract

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy can result in permanent vision loss. In early stages of HCQ retinopathy, patients are usually asymptomatic with preservation of visual acuity. We aspire that our review, in conjunction with the American Academy of Ophthalmology screening guidelines, shall shed light on effective screening measures utilizing multimodal imaging techniques to detect early signs of HCQ retinopathy before advanced changes manifest clinically.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antimalarials / adverse effects
  • Electroretinography*
  • Fluorescein Angiography*
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Retina / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retina / drug effects
  • Retinal Diseases / chemically induced
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence*
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Fields

Substances

  • Antimalarials
  • Hydroxychloroquine