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Evolution of retinal changes measured by optical coherence tomography in the assessment of hydroxychloroquine ocular safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Daniel Martin-IglesiasJ ArtarazA FonollosaA UgarteA ArteagabeitiaGuillermo Ruiz-Irastorza
Published in: Lupus (2019)
This study shows clinically irrelevant retinal changes in an SLE cohort on HCQ treatment over a five-year follow-up. Our findings support the safety of long-term HCQ at doses ≤5 mg/kg/day.
Keyphrases
  • optical coherence tomography
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • optic nerve
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • disease activity
  • replacement therapy