Central serous chorioretinopathy complicating solar retinopathy treated with glucocorticoids.
BACKGROUND
Solar retinopathy and central serous chorio-retinopathy are two well-defined clinical entities which affect the macular area. Their association has never been described. The relation of central serous chorioretinopathy with the exposure to glucocorticoids has been recently suggested.


METHODS
Central serous chorioretinopathy developed in a patient who received corticosteroid therapy for solar retinopathy.


CONCLUSIONS
This case report provides additional evidence that central serous chorioretinopathy may develop under the effect of glucocorticoids. Retinal damage resulting from a previous insult, such as solar retinopathy, may act as the permissive factor.
Bouzas
E A
EA
Department of Ophthalmology, Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Moret
P
P
Pournaras
C J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D015862:Choroid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012160:Retina / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014792:Visual Acuity