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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Pharmacovigilance

Background:

  • Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is widely prescribed, necessitating vigilant retinopathy screening.
  • Published guidelines exist to standardize HCQ retinopathy screening protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate current ophthalmologist screening practices for HCQ retinopathy.
  • To compare these practices against the 2002 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP).
  • To analyze the cost implications of current versus guideline-recommended screening.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 105 ophthalmologists assessing screening habits and risk factor knowledge.
  • Survey responses were compared with AAO PPP guidelines.
  • A cost-effectiveness analysis was performed for both screening paradigms.

Main Results:

  • 64% of surveys were completed; 90% of respondents use recommended screening tests (visual field or Amsler grid).
  • Most physicians lacked knowledge of evidence-based risk factors and screened patients more frequently than recommended.
  • Over-screening incurs significant costs, potentially exceeding $44 million in 5 years for low-risk patients alone.

Conclusions:

  • Current screening methods align with guidelines, but awareness of specific risk factors and recommended frequencies is suboptimal.
  • Increased adherence to AAO PPP guidelines could lead to substantial cost savings in HCQ retinopathy screening.
  • Enhanced education on evidence-based guidelines is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.