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Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy screening

How is macular disease diagnosed?

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a medication used to treat several conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, some skin conditions (especially photosensitive ones) and others that involve inflammation.

Eye tests

How is macular disease diagnosed?

A regular eye examination is an important health check for everyone. You should have an eye test every two years or as often as recommended by your optician, even if you don’t have any problems with your sight.

Fluorescein angiography

How is macular disease diagnosed?

What is fluorescein angiography?

A fluorescein angiography (FA) is a way of studying what is happening at the back of your eye. The blood in your body flows through tiny blood vessels. It helps the doctor see exactly where the blood vessels are in your eye, their size and any problems they might have. This helps the doctor make a diagnosis.

Genetic testing information

How is macular disease diagnosed?

If you have an inherited macular condition, or your child has been diagnosed, you may be confused and worried about what this means for your family.

Who’s who in eye care

Diagnosis and treatment

The health care system can be difficult to navigate and you might not know the best person to talk to in order to get the right help. Here you can read about the different roles of the people you’ll encounter, and who can help.

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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. It ruthlessly steals the sight of children and adults alike, and right now there is no cure.

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