Korean J Ophthalmol.  2002 Dec;16(2):88-92. 10.3341/kjo.2002.16.2.88.

Management of choroidal neovascularization following laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy

• Ha TW
• Ham DI
• Kang SW

• KMID: 754327
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2002.16.2.88

Abstract

Little is known about the natural history and management of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) which developed as a complication of laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). We experienced two patients with CNV which developed after laser treatment for CSC. Submacular membranectomy was performed on both cases after the confirmation of subretinal CNV with optical coherence tomography. One patient received photodynamic therapy for recurrent CNV. The vision of both patients has been improved over 6 months of follow up. These cases suggest that active intervention, including submacular surgery, improves the visual prognosis of this condition.

Keyword

central serous chorioretinopathy; choroidal neovascularization; optical coherence tomography; submacular membranectomy

MeSH Terms

Adult
Choroid Diseases/*surgery
Choroidal Neovascularization/etiology/*surgery
Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological
Female
Human
Interferometry
Laser Coagulation/*adverse effects
Light
Male
Retinal Diseases/*surgery
Tomography
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity