RESEARCH ARTICLE
Photodynamic Therapy Rescue for Subretinal Fluid Exacerbation After Focal Laser Treatment in Idiopathic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Theodore Leng*, Steven R Sanislo, Robert L Jack
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2011Volume: 5
First Page: 6
Last Page: 9
Publisher ID: TOOPHTJ-5-6
DOI: 10.2174/1874364101105010006
Article History:
Received Date: 11/8/2010Revision Received Date: 15/10/2010
Acceptance Date: 3/11/2010
Electronic publication date: 18/1/2011
Collection year: 2011

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Abstract
Purpose
To report a case of subretinal leakage after focal laser treatment for idiopathic central serous chorioretinopathy (ICSC). This rare complication was successfully treated with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Methods
Interventional case report.
Results
A 36-year-old male presented with ICSC in his right eye. After a period of observation without resolution, he was treated with focal laser. That treatment resulted in a massive exacerbation of his subretinal fluid. PDT was successfully used to treat the severe exacerbation with rapid resolution of the subretinal fluid, improvement in visual acuity, decreased leakage on fluorescein angiography, and reduction of subretinal fluid on ophthalmoscopic exam and by optical coherence tomography.
Conclusions
Ophthalmologists should consider the use of PDT in cases where focal laser causes an exacerbation of subretinal fluid in ICSC.