Ocular fundus manifestation of two patients following long-term chloroquine therapy: a case report
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This report describes the typical manifestations of chloroquine retinopathy with some advanced new technology. A series of examinations were performed on the patients, including the fundus fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, GDxVCC Nerve Fiber Analyzer, full-field electroretinography, multifocal electroretinography and visual field examinations, to provide a better understanding of chloroquine retinopathy.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010