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  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Laser Therapy

Background:

  • Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a leading cause of vision loss with limited evidence-based treatment options.
  • Recent literature suggests potential benefits of micropulse laser (MPL) treatment for CSC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the efficacy of MPL treatment in patients diagnosed with chronic CSC.
  • To assess the impact of MPL on retinal thickness and visual acuity in this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study included 28 patients with chronic CSC unresponsive to other treatments.
  • Patients received yellow laser (577 nm) MPL treatment.
  • Follow-up assessments were conducted at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and quarterly thereafter.

Main Results:

  • Mean foveal retinal thickness decreased significantly from 351.7 µm to 253.6 µm post-MPL treatment.
  • Visual acuity showed no significant change, remaining stable post-treatment.
  • No adverse side effects associated with MPL were observed during the study period.

Conclusions:

  • MPL treatment effectively reduces retinal thickness in chronic CSC patients.
  • MPL is a safe treatment option for chronic CSC, with no observed impact on visual acuity.
  • Larger controlled studies are recommended to further validate these findings and explore MPL's role in CSC management.