Progressive Retinal Toxicity Nine Years After Hydroxychloroquine Discontinuation: A Case Report

Christina Karakosta1, Susan M Downes2,3

  • 1Ophthalmology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, GBR.

Cureus
|December 10, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy can worsen for years after stopping the drug. Early detection of HCQ retinal toxicity is crucial for managing irreversible vision damage.