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Members shared a wide range of experiences when answering how often eye appointments are needed, especially for those taking Plaquenil or... Read more

Members shared a wide range of experiences when answering how often eye appointments are needed, especially for those taking Plaquenil or hydroxychloroquine. Many community members described getting everything done in one annual visit, while others go every 6 months due to complications like glaucoma, dry eyes, or retinal damage linked to long-term Plaquenil use. A recurring theme was that finding an ophthalmologist who can combine all tests in one appointment is ideal, and that eye monitoring is truly about protecting vision, not just an insurance issue.