Chloroquine retinopathy
Chloroquine retinopathy, is a form of toxic retinopathy (damage of the retina) caused by the drugs chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, which are sometimes used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. This eye toxicity limits long-term use of the drugs.
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toxic retinopathy
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retina
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chloroquine
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hydroxychloroquine
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rheumatoid arthritis
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systemic lupus erythematosus
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Chloroquine retinopathy
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