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Early laser photocoagulation treatment as an option in central serous chorioretinopathy

Sturm, V (2009). Early laser photocoagulation treatment as an option in central serous chorioretinopathy. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging, 40(5):453-460.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of early photocoagulation in central serous chorioretinopathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a prospective study, 15 consecutive patients with central serous chorioretinopathy and single leakage points were treated with photocoagulation between 2 days and 8 weeks after onset of symptoms. The main outcome measures were best-corrected visual acuity and metamorphopsias (Amsler grid) at months 1 and 4 compared with baseline. RESULTS: Mean visual acuity improved by 1.53 lines 1 month after treatment. The mean squares involved in the Amsler grid were reduced by 2.07 squares. No relapse occurred during the follow-up period. CONCLUSION: Considering the characteristics of individuals affected by central serous chorioretinopathy, a fast recovery would be advantageous. This study identified early laser photocoagulation in central serous chorioretinopathy as an effective treatment regarding resorption of subretinal fluid, recovery of visual acuity, and improvement of metamorphopsia. Copyright 2009, SLACK Incorporated.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > University Hospital Zurich > Ophthalmology Clinic
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Scopus Subject Areas:Health Sciences > Surgery
Health Sciences > Ophthalmology
Language:English
Date:October 2009
Deposited On:10 Dec 2009 09:51
Last Modified:03 Nov 2024 02:38
Publisher:Slack, Inc.
ISSN:1542-8877
OA Status:Closed
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.3928/15428877-20090901-03
PubMed ID:19772268

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