title: Unintentional secondary exogenous corticosteroid exposure and central serous chorioretinopathy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study is to describe a possible association between unintentional secondary exogenous corticosteroid exposure and central serous chorioretinpathy (CSCR).
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective review of three patients diagnosed with CSCR in one or both eyes and a history of possible unintentional secondary corticosteroid exposure. Clinical history, exam findings, optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography, and clinical course were reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Three patients, who did not use corticosteroids, reported suspected unintentional secondary corticosteroid exposure from living with family members or partners using dermatologic corticosteroid cream and/or inhalers frequently. Two of the three patients had a history of recurrent CSCR, one patient involving both eyes. After taking precautions to avoid secondary corticosteroid exposure, all three patients had complete resolution of CSCR without further recurrence during follow-up ranging from 2 to 4 years.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patients with CSCR should be queried for both primary and possible unintentional secondary routes of corticosteroid exposure, which may contribute to this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of California Davis Eye Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thinda
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of California Davis Eye Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lam
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of California Davis Eye Center, Sacramento, CA, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.identifier: 000000032559643X
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D056833:Central Serous Chorioretinopathy / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D003879:Dermatologic Agents