title: Multifocal central serous chorioretinopathy associated with steroids in a patient with myasthenia gravis.
abstract: We present a case of bilateral multifocal central serous chorioretinopathy in a 40-year-old male who suffered from myasthenia gravis and was receiving oral prednisolone. Due to the severity of the underlying disease, it was not possible to reduce the corticosteroid dose. After initial unsuccessful treatment with an intravitreal injection of ranibizumab, low-fluence photodynamic therapy was performed, followed by gradual tapering of the corticosteroids. Visual acuity improved significantly in both eyes. Different therapeutic approaches are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University Eye Clinic of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stefaniotou
authors.forename: Eleni
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vourda
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Katsanos
authors.forename: Miltiadis
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aspiotis
keywords: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor; Central serous chorioretinopathy treatment; Low-fluence photodynamic therapy; Ranibizumab; Subretinal fibrin
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