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Retinal fingerprint pattern in central serous chorioretinopathy.
Maria A Burnasheva1, Dmitrii S Maltsev1, Alexei N Kulikov1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia ; and.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|October 27, 2025
Summary
Retinal fingerprint pattern (RFP) is present in 18.3% of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) eyes and is linked to more subretinal fluid and better outcomes. This pattern is reversible and caused by mechanical deformation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Imaging
- Choroid Diseases
Background:
- Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a condition affecting the retina.
- Understanding its anatomical and clinical characteristics is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of retinal fingerprint pattern (RFP) in CSCR patients.
- To investigate the association between RFP and disease characteristics.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional retrospective study analyzed 120 CSCR eyes.
- Retinal fingerprint pattern (RFP) presence was assessed using en face optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography.
- Correlations with clinical and anatomical parameters were evaluated.
Main Results:
- Retinal fingerprint pattern (RFP) was identified in 18.3% of CSCR eyes.
- RFP presence correlated with increased visual acuity, retinal thickness, and subretinal fluid.
- Eyes with RFP showed more favorable subretinal fluid resolution (68.2%) compared to those without (36.8%).
Conclusions:
- Retinal fingerprint pattern (RFP) is observable in a significant portion of CSCR eyes via en face OCT.
- RFP is associated with greater subretinal fluid and improved anatomical outcomes.
- RFP in CSCR is a reversible finding resulting from retinal mechanical deformation.
