Missing the bull's eye

Surv Ophthalmol. 2007 Jul-Aug;52(4):440-2. doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2007.04.001.

Abstract

We report a patient with a long history of hydroxychloroquine use. Clinical examinations had been performed according to American Academy of Ophthalmology guidelines with no abnormalities. A multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) was performed to further assess macular function. Multifocal ERG may detect macular dysfunction earlier than the currently recommended screening guidelines in patients with potential for macular toxicity from hydroxychloroquine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
  • Electroretinography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hydroxychloroquine / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxychloroquine / therapeutic use
  • Macula Lutea*
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Hydroxychloroquine