Multifocal Electroretinogram in Hydroxychloroquine-related Macular Toxicity

  • Parveen Sen Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai
  • Priya Ravi Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai
  • Rupak Roy Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai
Keywords: Drug toxicity, Electroretinography, Hydroxychloroquine

Abstract

Prolonged use of hydroxychloroquine is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Retinal toxicity due to hydroxychloroquine is known, and is monitored by investigations such as visual acuity, Amsler chart, colour vision, automated perimetry, full-field electroretinogram, and electrooculogram. Multifocal electroretinogram can suggest macular toxicity due to hydroxychloroquine even when the other investigations have normal results. Hence, multifocal electroretinogram has a role in the screening and follow-up of patients with suspected hydroxychloroquine toxicity.

How to Cite
Sen, P., Ravi, P., & Roy, R. (1). Multifocal Electroretinogram in Hydroxychloroquine-related Macular Toxicity. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology, 12(4), 224-228. https://doi.org/10.35119/asjoo.v12i4.324
Section
Case Reports/Case Series