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I'm in my early 40s and have been told i have cataracts in both eyes and slight focal photoreceptor layer atrophy. should i be concerned? i have well controlled lupus and am on plaquenil which has showed no toxicity on oct.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Follow the : instructions of your Opthamologist carefully! The cataracts should be "dealt with" when they begin to interfere with your vision significantly . Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/9/2019

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A member asked:

I'm in my early 40s and have been told i have cataracts in both eyes and slight focal photoreceptor layer atrophy. should i be concerned? i have well controlled lupus and am on plaquenil which has showed no toxicity on oct.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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