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Central visual function in patients with resolved central serous retinopathy. A long term follow-up study
J A Mutlak1, G N Dutton, M Zeini
1Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Central serous retinopathy (CSR) can lead to long-term vision impairment. Affected eyes show reduced visual acuity and retinal sensitivity compared to unaffected eyes, particularly at high spatial frequencies.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Diseases
- Visual Neuroscience
Background:
- Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is a condition affecting the retina.
- Long-term visual outcomes in CSR patients require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term visual function in patients with a history of central serous retinopathy (CSR).
- To compare visual parameters between affected and unaffected eyes in unilateral and bilateral CSR cases.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 23 patients with a history of CSR using visual acuity, central retinal sensitivity, macular thresholds, contrast sensitivity, and temporal visual acuity.
- Compared outcomes between affected and unaffected eyes, and between unilateral and bilateral CSR presentations.
Main Results:
- Unaffected eyes demonstrated significantly better visual acuities, retinal sensitivities, and lower macular thresholds than affected eyes (P < 0.014, P < 0.006, P < 0.008 respectively).
- Eyes with mild visual acuity reduction (6/9) in CSR showed decreased high spatial frequency sensitivity (P < 0.0072).
- No significant differences in temporal visual acuity were observed between CSR-affected and unaffected eyes.
Conclusions:
- Central serous retinopathy can result in persistent deficits in visual acuity and retinal sensitivity.
- High spatial frequency contrast sensitivity is particularly affected in mild CSR cases.
- Temporal visual acuity appears to be preserved in the long term following CSR.