Failed color chart on Plaquenil Eye Exam?

I missed one, maybe two at a couple of my annual exams.

My Dr said that really isn't a big concern and that some of that is due to normal effects of aging. It sounded like he gave the color charts about 10% of importance and saved the other 90% of concern for the visual field test.

I didn't have any problems with the visual field test, so made no changes to my Plaquenil, which I've now been taking almost 10 years.

Try not to worry too much about it, I bet if you concentrate and don't panic the color numbers will look easier next time. If he does want to change your Plaquenil, I'd consult with my Rheumy and if the Drs disagreed I'd either get second opinions or just go with what my Rheumy has to say.

Don't stress yourself too much over something that might not even be an issue!

Thanks, Lynn - good advice, as usual.  I wondered about the normal aging thing.  Lord knows there's some of that going on.....

And thanks Heathermnrd - I really appreciate the reassurance.

Lucy 

Sounds similar, Joy - though there are more colors incorporated into the dots than just brown and tan.

 

I have open angle glaucoma. I've had it for almost ten years-long before I started plaquenil or told I had Lupus. The medication for it is not that bad. I take a drop in my eye every night before bedtime. It doesn't burn or itch. The check ups are the same for plaquenil testing- pressure checking and field vision testing.