Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Serous retinal detachment at the posterior pole of the eyeball (macula or perimacular region) due to a defect in the pigment epithelium which allows fluid to leak from the sclera into the subretinal space

Aetiology

  • Mostly affects men 30-50 years

Clinical presentation

  • Hyperopia
  • Metamorphopsia

Investigations

Fundoscopy

  • Roundish detachment of central retina
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Fluorescien angiography

  • Most common finding is a small, focal hyperfluorescent RPE leak
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Management

  • Medical and surgical options for treatment