Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR)

A cause of vision loss in adults between the
ages of 20 & 50

Condition

Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is a small, round, shallow swelling on the retina. The inflammation reduces and distorts vision.

Risk factors

CSR is a fluid detachment of macula layers from supporting tissue. This allows choroidal fluid to leak into the subretinal space. The buildup of fluid seems to occur because of small breaks in the retinal pigment epithelium. CSR is sometimes called idiopathic CSR, which means that its cause is unknown. Nevertheless, stress appears to play an important role.

Prevalence

CSR tends to affect adults between the ages of 20 to 50. Recurrences are common and affect 20 to 50 percent of people with CSR. Symptoms A blind or gray spot in the central vision is common, along with flashes of light.

Treatment

The prognosis for CSR is generally excellent. Over 90 percent of patients regain 20/30 vision or better within 6 months. Some visual abnormalities can remain even if visual acuity is measured at 20/20. Lasting problems can include decreased night vision, color discrimination problems, and some distortion.

Central Serous Retinopathy

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