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Learning from errors
CASE REPORT
Delayed progression of bull’s eye maculopathy
Summary
Chloroquine-induced maculopathy may progress years after drug cessation and an apparent period of visual stability. Both doctor and patients should be fully aware of the risks of retinal toxicity, including delayed onset and progression. It is therefore crucial that regular monitoring continues in affected patients, long after the initial diagnosis of maculopathy.
- Drugs: musculoskeletal and joint diseases
- Eye