Transpupillary thermotherapy for central serous chorioretinopathy

Authors

  • Harvey S. Uy, MD Asian Eye Institute Makati, Philippines; Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author
  • Farlah Angela M. Salvosa, MD Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author
  • Pik Sha Chan, MD Asian Eye Institute Makati, Philippines Author
  • Pearl T. Villalon, MD Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Manila, Philippines Author

Keywords:

Central serous chorioretinopathy, Lasers, Retinopathy, Transpupillary thermotherapy

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) in treating patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).

Methods: This is a prospective, interventional, case series of four patients with CSC of at least 4 months’ duration (mean of 10 months, range 7 to 16) who underwent subthreshold TTT to the leakage site. The main outcome measures were angiographic resolution of CSC, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), visual-field test, number of treatments required, and development of treatment-related complications.

Results: All patients experienced resolution of CSC using TTT. The BCVA and visual-field tests either improved or remained stable in all patients. The mean number of treatments was 1.5 (range 1 to 3). No treatment-related complications were observed.

Conclusion: TTT is a potentially safe and effective treatment for chronic CSC. A larger randomized controlled study is needed to compare TTT with the natural history of CSC and other treatment modalities.

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Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1

Section

Case Report

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