drug-induced maculopathy
drug-induced maculopathy
Damage to the macula of the eye due to exposure to certain drugs, e.g., hydroxychloroquine (to treat autoimmune disorders) or tamoxifen. Patients experience a painless decrease in visual acuity that may resolve when the responsible drug is discontinued.
See also: maculopathy
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