Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): Sriwijaya Journal of Ophthalmology

Diagnosis and Management of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Ammar Fardhana (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)
AK Ansyori (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)
Ramzi Amin (Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Abnormalities in the macula is a very significant disorder. One abnormality that can be found is central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). This case report aims to explain the diagnosis and management of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Case presentation: A 32-year-old man, a soldier, came for treatment at hospital on May 2017. Anamnesis of major complaints right eye blurred since, 1 week before hospitalization. From the investigations, in the right eye, the armsler grid examination showed an impression of metamorphopsia. On examination of the fundus photo, an impression of macular area edema with a clear border is obtained. OCT examination revealed that there was elevation of neuroretina tissue in the macula. This patient was managed by laser photocoagulation at the point of leakage of subretinal fluid. Conclusion: The diagnosis of central serous chorioretinopathy is made through history taking, ophthalmological examination, and supporting examinations of armsler grid, photo fundus, OCT and FFA. Laser photocoagulation can be performed, especially in cases of persistent, chronic, recurrent, or occupational needs.

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sjo

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

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Sriwijaya Journal of Opthalmology (SJO) is a peer-reviewed, scientific publication that welcomes the submission of original, previously unpublished manuscripts directed to ophthalmologists and visual science specialists describing clinical investigations, clinical observations, and clinically ...