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Does plaquenil cause eye pain when seeing sun light? is it a sign of damage? or that plaquenil has been concentrated in eyes ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes, plaquenil: has its effects on the eyes, kindly report that to your prescriber and have an ophthalmologist evaluation for reassurance and whether to continue on plaquenil, wish you well

Answered 9/5/2018

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A member asked:

Does plaquenil cause eye pain when seeing sun light? is it a sign of damage? or that plaquenil has been concentrated in eyes ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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