American Academy of Ophthalmology
Special AAO Report: Recommendations on Screening for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy (2025 Revision)
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Abstract
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 as follows.
The retina typically remains clinically normal for many years on HCQ, but there is an unpredictable point at which signs of toxicity may develop.