Joana R Araújo
Portugal
Research Article
Chronicity and Recurrence as Prognostic Factors in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy after Half-Dose Photodynamic Therapy
Author(s): Susana Penas, Ana F Costa, Joana R Araújo, Pedro Alves Faria, Elisete Brandão, Amandio Rocha-Sousa, Angela Carneiro and Fernando Falcão-ReisSusana Penas, Ana F Costa, Joana R Araújo, Pedro Alves Faria, Elisete Brandão, Amandio Rocha-Sousa, Angela Carneiro and Fernando Falcão-Reis
Purpose: To analyze the influence of pre-treatment chronicity signs and post-treatment recurrence events in short and long-term structural and functional outcomes in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) patients submitted to half-dose photodynamic therapy (PDT), and to determine the profile of patients that recurred after treatment. Methods: A retrospective, observational study included treatment-naïve patients with CSC submitted to half-dose PDT. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central macular thickness (CMT) using OCT and retinal sensitivity (RS) assessed by microperimetry were registered. A sub-analysis was performed considering both chronicity signs and recurrence. Results: Eighty-four eyes of 73 patients were included in this study. The mean follow up was 32.18 ± 23.03 months. A total of 79 eyes (94%).. View More»
