Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe a possible association between unintentional secondary exogenous corticosteroid exposure and central serous chorioretinpathy (CSCR).
METHODS: A retrospective review of three patients diagnosed with CSCR in one or both eyes and a history of possible unintentional secondary corticosteroid exposure. Clinical history, exam findings, optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography, and clinical course were reviewed.
RESULTS: Three patients, who did not use corticosteroids, reported suspected unintentional secondary corticosteroid exposure from living with family members or partners using dermatologic corticosteroid cream and/or inhalers frequently. Two of the three patients had a history of recurrent CSCR, one patient involving both eyes. After taking precautions to avoid secondary corticosteroid exposure, all three patients had complete resolution of CSCR without further recurrence during follow-up ranging from 2 to 4 years.
CONCLUSIONS: Patients with CSCR should be queried for both primary and possible unintentional secondary routes of corticosteroid exposure, which may contribute to this condition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 577-579 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Eye (London, England) |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology