Hi I was wondering how often those on plaquenil have eye tests done. I had my pupils enlarged and checked the other day and the eye specialist said it has to be done every two years. This seems a long time between visits, so I was wondering if thats the normal.Seems like when I was put on Plaquenil, my eye dr & RD said every 6 months. I am so glad I did not last on that med, as seeing an eye dr every 6 months would have tortured me! OH and do not take what I said a truth, as that was 7 years ago when I was put on Plaquenil. And most times I cannot even remember what was said or happened the day before. LOL!
Hope you are doing well!Well, I had a baseline done, before I filled the script. The rheumy said nothing about doing this, but then he didn't order baselines for xrays either, so I had my Chiropractor take them.
I had a corneal eye ulcer about 6 weeks ago. My vision was/is blurring, and I had troubles with the field vision tests, so yes, something is going on with my eyes.
I just have turned away from the traditional medical RA model, and am trying a different medical route. Hope you get better soon ~~ Cathy
Cathy; If the drug is not agreeing with you--don't keep taking it. I had a bad re-action to it and stopped it after about 1 month. When I went for my checkup, he asked how I was doing on it and I told him what happened. If it does not agree with you, it does not agree with you. I also felt I could not take ANY risk with my eyes. Just too high a price to pay.
Cat - I did stop it. In fact I stopped three scripts. Now, looking back, I didn't realize how sick I felt on them. I was so sick when I started them and nothing really changed, I didn't really think too much about it. But with them out of my system and on a different medication regime, I am doing much better. I stopped the Plaquenil on my own, as I totally agree with you - my sight is too important. Thanks ~~ Cathy
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