Decreased Perifoveal Sensitivity Detected by Microperimetry inPatients Using Hydroxychloroquine and without Visual Field and Fundoscopic Anomalies
Joint Authors
Molina-Martín, A.
Piñero, D. P.
Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-03-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To evaluate the usefulness of microperimetry in the early detection of the ocular anomalies associated with the use of hydroxychloroquine.
Methods.
Prospective comparative case series study comprising 14 healthy eyes of 7 patients (group A) and 14 eyes of 7 patients under treatment with hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of rheumatologic diseases and without fundoscopic or perimetric anomalies (group B).
A comprehensive ophthalmological examination including microperimetry (MP) and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography was performed in both groups.
Results.
No significant differences were found in mean MP foveal sensitivity between groups P=0.18.
However, mean MP overall sensitivity was significantly higher in group A (29.05±0.57 dB versus group B, 26.05±2.75 dB; P<0.001).
Significantly higher sensitivity values were obtained in group A in comparison to group B for the three eccentric loci evaluated P<0.001.
Conclusion.
Microperimetry seems to be a useful tool for the early detection of retinal damage in patients treated with hydroxychloroquine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Molina-Martín, A.& Piñero, D. P.& Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.. 2015. Decreased Perifoveal Sensitivity Detected by Microperimetry inPatients Using Hydroxychloroquine and without Visual Field and Fundoscopic Anomalies. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Molina-Martín, A.…[et al.]. Decreased Perifoveal Sensitivity Detected by Microperimetry inPatients Using Hydroxychloroquine and without Visual Field and Fundoscopic Anomalies. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Molina-Martín, A.& Piñero, D. P.& Pérez-Cambrodí, R. J.. Decreased Perifoveal Sensitivity Detected by Microperimetry inPatients Using Hydroxychloroquine and without Visual Field and Fundoscopic Anomalies. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069742
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069742