Ibuprofen in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy

A search of the literature yielded only one other paper concerning the use of ibuprofen for ophthalmic purposes. Marsili and Conte 8 used ibuprofen on a total of 138 patients with a variety of problems, both surgical and nonsurgical. They found an excellent to good response in about three fourths of their patients. This series of patients did as well or better. Three of the 4 were significantly helped with ibuprofen, and were pleased with the results. The fourth patient quite obviously did better while taking ibuprofen than she did without medication, and her visual acuity remained about the same as during steroid therapy. However, the patient herself was not satisfied with the results. It is my conclusion that ibuprofen has merit in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy. The concerned ophthalmologist may find the use of ibuprofen preferable to steroids in view of the dangers when these drugs are used at high dosages or for prolonged periods.