Clinical, fluorescein angiographic and demographic aspects in central serous chorioretinopathy

Summary The purpose of this retrospective study was to analyze the demographic characteristics of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Methods: Findings of 100 consecutive subjects with CSC were evaluated. Clinical and fluorescein angiographic findings, demographic characteristics, and visual acuity were analyzed. Results: The age of the patients ranged from 28 to 68 years with a mean of 43 years. No significant sex differences were found concerning age and other parameters. The highest age peak was in the group of women. The male to female ratio was 5 : 1. Patients with chronic CSC were significantly older (P = 0.015) than patients with the other angiographic findings. Median visual acuity was 0.5. In 40 % bilateral characteristics of CSC were found. Clinical and fluorescein angiographic findings showed no significant correlation with visual acuity. Conclusion: The range of age distribution in CSC is wide. In older patients distinguishing CSC from age-related macular degeneration can be difficult.