Dermatology

Ophthalmology

Questions discussed in this category

How do you optimize retinopathy screening schedules for patients on hydroxychloroquine while also prioritizing cost-effectiveness?

This question is part of a collaboration with RheumMadness and is specifically in reference to: Cost Effectiveness of HCQ Screening.

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When do you consider adding steroids alongside intravenous antibiotics for patients with orbital cellulitis?

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For patients with xanthelasma, aside from a lipid panel, do you perform any additional lab workup or send referrals?

2 Answers available

How often do you recommend ophthalmologic screening exams for patients with sarcoidosis?

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What dosing range of doxycycline do you recommend for short-term and long-term management of ocular rosacea?

1 Answer available

What topical therapies do you most commonly prescribe for rashes near the eyes?

1 Answer available

What screening recommendations do you provide for patients with a Nevus of Ota with ocular involvement?

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What recommendations do you provide to patients who develop ocular side effects with Dupixent?

Do you refer them to Ophthalmology? Have you had to switch patients off of Dupixent due to their ocular side effects?

3 Answers available

What is the value of resection in high risk (but small or early stage) skin cancers at the medial canthus?

Is modern surgical/reconstruction treatment superior to radiation therapy? If contact brachytherapy or superficial (orthovoltage) therapy isnt possib...

1 Answer available

Papers discussed in this category

Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.), 2021 Apr 26

American College of Rheumatology, American Academy of Dermatology, Rheumatologic Dermatology Society, and American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Joint Statement on Hydroxychloroquine Use With Respect to Retinal Toxicity.

Ophthalmology, 2016-06

Recommendations on Screening for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy (2016 Revision).

Ophthalmology, 2025 Nov 11

Special AAO Report: Recommendations on Screening for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy (2025 Revision).

Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 2020 Apr 15

Diagnosis and Detection of Sarcoidosis. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline.

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