Management of choroidal neovascularization following laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy.

Ha,  Tae Wook; Ham,  Don Il; Kang,  Se Woong

doi:2002.16.2.88

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Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2002;16(2):88-92.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3341/kjo.2002.16.2.88 Published online December 30, 2002.

Management of choroidal neovascularization following laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy.

Tae Wook Ha, Don Il Ham, Se Woong Kang

Department of Ophthalmology, Masan Samsung Hospital, Masan, Korea.

Abstract

Little is known about the natural history and management of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) which developed as a complication of laser photocoagulation for central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). We experienced two patients with CNV which developed after laser treatment for CSC. Submacular membranectomy was performed on both cases after the confirmation of subretinal CNV with optical coherence tomography. One patient received photodynamic therapy for recurrent CNV. The vision of both patients has been improved over 6 months of follow up. These cases suggest that active intervention, including submacular surgery, improves the visual prognosis of this condition.

Key Words: central serous chorioretinopathy;choroidal neovascularization;optical coherence tomography;submacular membranectomy