An objective method of diagnosing hydroxychloroquine maculopathy.

Hani Hasan Andrew John LoteryElizabeth J PriceGuy T Smith

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2020)

Combining the ONL volume reduction and VF retinal sensitivity reduction per each of the eight ETDRS macular sectors provides an accurate and objective way of diagnosing HCQ maculopathy, this helps busy eye units establishing an optometrist-led or virtual service because it is independent of the assessor's level of experience.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
diabetic retinopathy
healthcare
mental health
high resolution
optic nerve
mass spectrometry
cataract surgery