Chloroquine Retinopathy
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[Chloroquine retinopathy].
Chloroquine Retinopathy refers to the changes seen in the retina of patients due to long term use of chloroquine. The late presentation, classically described as bull’s eye maculopathy, is preceded by a number of subtle changes. With the advent of new investigation modalities and regular screening, it is possible to prevent irreversible retinal damage due to this important and widely used drug....
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Tropical Doctor
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0049-4755,1758-1133
DOI: 10.1177/004947559702700102