Central serous chorioretinopathy

Central serous chorioretinopathy
An occurrence of central serous retinopathy of the fovea centralis imaged using optical coherence tomography.
SpecialtyOphthalmology 

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC or CSCR), also known as central serous retinopathy (CSR), is an eye disease that causes visual impairment, often temporary, usually in one eye.[1][2] When the disorder is active it is characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina that has a propensity to accumulate under the central macula. This results in blurred or distorted vision (metamorphopsia). A blurred or gray spot in the central visual field is common when the retina is detached. Reduced visual acuity may persist after the fluid has disappeared.[1]

The disease is considered of unknown cause. It mostly affects white males in the age group 20 to 50 (male:female ratio 6:1)[3] and occasionally other groups. The condition is believed to be exacerbated by stress or corticosteroid use.[4]

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  3. ^ Sartini F, Figus M, Nardi M, Casini G, Posarelli C (July 2019). "Non-resolving, recurrent and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy: available treatment options". Eye. 33 (7): 1035–1043. doi:10.1038/s41433-019-0381-7. PMC 6707196. PMID 30824822.
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