Dr. SAURABH DESHMUKH

Dr.HEMALATA DEKA, Dr. MANABJYOTI BARMAN, Dr.Ronel Soibam

Abstract

Purpose – To form a profile and to investigate the risk factors resulting in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) at a tertiary eye care institute.

Methods – This study done on all patients of chronic CSC who have undergone one sitting of focal laser photocoagulation. All the risk factors for CSC were documented and statistical analysis done.

Results – In total, 136 patients were enrolled in the study: 28 (20.5%) with acute CSC and 108 (79.5%) with chronic CSC. The mean age of presentation was 43 years. 102 (75%) cases showed one eye involvement and 34 (25%) cases had bilateral involvement. The most common presenting symptom was the diminution of vision, followed by seeing wavy lines and also complaint of seeing scotoma.

Conclusion – Old age males with stress and sleep disorders are more likely to progress to chronic CSC and may benefit from early laser photocoagulation. Treatment for systemic diseases, sleep disorders and deaddiction are strongly recommended.