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JAMA Ophthalmology· 2014Q1

The Risk of Toxic Retinopathy in Patients on Long-term Hydroxychloroquine Therapy

Ronald B. Melles, Michael F. Marmor

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Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy occurs in 7.5% of patients using the drug for over 5 years, with risk significantly increasing with daily consumption above 5.0 mg/kg and duration exceeding 10 years.

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Field: Ophthalmology

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