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Persistent and bilateral choroidal vascular abnormalities in central serous chorioretinopathy
1Department of Ophthalmology, Gunma University School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|December 22, 1999
Summary
Choroidal vascular abnormalities persist in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) patients even after leakage stops. These abnormalities may indicate recurrence of CSC in affected and fellow eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a condition affecting vision.
- The role of choroidal vascular abnormalities in CSC stages is not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the role of choroidal vascular abnormalities in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).
- To investigate CSC in active, remission, and recurrent stages.
Main Methods:
- Indocyanine green angiography and fluorescein angiography were used.
- 105 eyes (104 patients) with active CSC were studied.
- 46 patients were followed for 6-48 months with repeated angiography.
Main Results:
- Active CSC showed choroidal filling delay, venous dilation, and hyperfluorescence.
- Choroidal abnormalities persisted during remission and were present in fellow eyes.
- Recurrent CSC occurred in areas of persistent choroidal hyperfluorescence.
Conclusions:
- Choroidal vascular abnormalities persist even after leakage ceases.
- CSC may recur in areas with persistent choroidal vascular abnormalities.