“…Antimalarials drugs (Hydroxy chloroquine and chloroquine) represent a first-line therapeutic option in the context of many systemic diseases in particular systemic lupus erythematosus (LES) with an excellent benefit /risk ratio, however they can be responsible of toxic retinopathy that can lead to blindness [1]. Recommendations for monitoring treatment at antimalarial drugs were the subject of updates in 2011 and 2016 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) [2].…”
“…Antimalarials drugs (Hydroxy chloroquine and chloroquine) represent a first-line therapeutic option in the context of many systemic diseases in particular systemic lupus erythematosus (LES) with an excellent benefit /risk ratio, however they can be responsible of toxic retinopathy that can lead to blindness [1]. Recommendations for monitoring treatment at antimalarial drugs were the subject of updates in 2011 and 2016 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) [2].…”
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