Presentation
Bull's-Eye Maculopathy in a Patient with Lupus
American Academy of Physician Assistants / 40th Annual PA Conference
(2016)
Abstract
CHIEF COMPLAINT:
49 yo male visualizes a “yellow donut hole” in his central vision x one year. He notes impaired night vision and difficulty focusing on individual letters. He denies eye pain, diplopia, headache, photophobia, sensory or motor deficits. This case may have been related to hydroxychloroquine toxicity.
DISCUSSION:
Bull’s-eye maculopathy signifies irreversible damage, which may continue to progress months following discontinuing the medication.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends: Baseline retinal screening within the first year of treatment and an Annual follow-up screening after 5 years.
Keywords
- Maculopathy,
- Lupus complication,
- Ophthalmology,
- Bull's Eye
Disciplines
Publication Date
May, 2016
Location
San Antonio, TX
Citation Information
Kristina Lou and Christopher Forest. "Bull's-Eye Maculopathy in a Patient with Lupus" American Academy of Physician Assistants / 40th Annual PA Conference (2016) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher-forest/58/