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Read OSN's Sept. 10 publication exclusives online
2 monthes ago - By Healio
The cover story in the Sept. 10, 2018, issue of Ocular Surgery News focused on retinal toxicity stemming from hydroxychloroquine dosing. Here are a few of the issue's publication exclusives.
Cover story
Despite Plaquenil dosing recommendations, retinal toxicity remains
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published several dosing and screening recommendations for hydroxychloroquine to avoid potential retinal toxicity, yet some patients still experience permanent vision loss resulting from hydroxychloroquine retinopathy due to improper dosing of the drug and improper screening.
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