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I have been on plaquinel for 3 months. initial field test and eye exam were normal. are there red flag symptoms to look for between eye checks?
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No: The risks of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) retinal toxicity are very low. Early toxicity has no visual issues. The routine eye evaluations are performed to detect issues before they cause any symptoms.
Answered 6/30/2014
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