title: Navigated focal laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To assess the efficacy of navigated laser (Navilas(®)) treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prospective study included 16 eyes of 15 subjects with nonresolving central serous chorioretinopathy. Fluorescein-angiography guided Navilas(®) treatment was performed. Pre- and posttreatment best-corrected visual acuity, pre- and posttreatment central macular thickness, number of leaks on fluorescein angiography, and various treatment parameters were analyzed. Pain experience was evaluated using the visual analog pain scale.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sixteen eyes from 15 subjects (mean age 42.2±9.9 years) were analyzed. Mean duration of symptoms was 11.45±6.6 months. Average number of leaks per eye was 2.8 and one laser spot per leak was performed. There was complete resolution of subretinal fluid in 15 out of 16 eyes at 2 months. Average visual analog pain scale score was 0.63±1.41.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Navilas(®) without a contact lens achieved resolution of subretinal fluid with a single laser spot for each single leak and minimum iatrogenic damage.
authors.affiliation: Srimati Kanuri Santhamma Vitreo-Retina Service, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: Jay
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chhablani
authors.affiliation: Srimati Kanuri Santhamma Vitreo-Retina Service, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: Padmaja Kumari
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Rani
authors.affiliation: Srimati Kanuri Santhamma Vitreo-Retina Service, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: Annie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mathai
authors.affiliation: Srimati Kanuri Santhamma Vitreo-Retina Service, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: Subhadra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jalali
authors.affiliation: Division of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kozak
keywords: Navilas®; navigated laser