Infrared imaging of central serous chorioretinopathy: a follow-up study.
BACKGROUND
Infrared (IR) imaging improved by using scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. The greater penetration of infrared light compared with visible wavelengths permits better visualization of subretinal structures such as drusen, hyperpigmentations and choroidal new vessels. Furthermore, using the indirect mode of the instrument to detect laterally scattered light, drusen and shallow detachments of the neuroretina can easily be visualized as prominent structures. In this study we investigated the potential use of non-invasive infrared imaging in follow-up examination of patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).


METHODS
All patients with an acute CSCR underwent fluorescein angiographic studies (488 nm) and infrared imaging (788 nm) in indirect mode using a scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO 101; Rodenstock) at baseline and follow-up after 3-5 weeks.


RESULTS
The detachment of the neuroretina could easily be visualized by infrared imaging as prominent, oval-shaped structures. The height varied corresponding to the clinical course, whereas the extent showed no relation to the change in symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
IR-imaging is a quick, non-invasive tool which may efficiently be used in chorioretinal diseases. In CSCR patients it provides an adjunct in clinical follow-up by monitoring the course of the disease and the effect of treatment concepts.
Augenklinik der Medizinischen Fakultät der Rheinisch-Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen, Germany.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy / Q000379:methods; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*