What Prescriptions Cause Macular Degeneration and Other Retinal Toxicity?
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While age is the most significant risk factor, certain medications can cause macular toxicity, with studies showing an increased risk for eye damage in long-term users of drugs like hydroxychloroquine. Several prescription drugs can lead to maculopathy, a disease of the macula, that can mimic or contribute to macular degeneration and result in permanent vision loss.
