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The investigators think that there is a connection between the use of plaquenil and the prevention of Age related macular degeneration (AMD). The investigators believe that the use of plaquenil makes bruch's membrane thicker, thereby preventing Chroidal Neovascularization (CNV) growth.
the study is done by comparing to groups RA patients who take plaquenil Vs. group of patients who do not take plaquenil. after measuring the retina thickness we compare the avg. thickness of both groups.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA patients treated with plaquenil | |||
| Patients who do not use plaquenil |
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Ziv Medical center retina clinic population
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Pikkel, M.D | Contact | 0508434206 | pikel.y@ziv.health.gov.il |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph pikkel, M.D | Ziv Medical Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziv Medical Center | Recruiting | Safed | 13100 | Israel |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008268 | Macular Degeneration |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012162 | Retinal Degeneration |
| D012164 | Retinal Diseases |
| D005128 | Eye Diseases |
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