| Journal name |
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology |
| Publication year |
2009 |
| Auther |
Bhaskar Gupta MRCOphth, Mohammed Elagouz MD, Dominic McHugh FRCOphth, Victor Chong FRCOphth and Sobha Sivaprasad FRCS |
| Publication DOI or URL |
doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2009.02157.x |
Purpose: Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is usually characterized by a localized detachment of the neurosensory retina that is self-limiting. However, some cases may persist or recur leading to degenerative changes of the retinal pigment epithelium and the neurosensory retina resulting in severe visual loss and requiring intervention.
Methods: This retrospective case series reports the long-term visual outcome of the use of micropulse laser photocoagulation for this condition with a review of literature.
Results: The mean follow up was 17.1 months. Four of the five patients had complete resolution of symptoms whereas one patient had recurrent CSC from a new leak that failed to resolve after repeat micropulse treatment despite improvement in symptoms.
Discussion: The outcomes in this case series confirm the long-term efficacy of micropulse laser in the management of CSC. It produces therapeutic effects that appear comparable to those of conventional photocoagulation with no detectable signs of laserinduced iatrogenic damage.