How is CSR Diagnosed?
Central Serous Retinopathy usually causes typical symptoms. It may be associated with either physical or emotional stress, and can occur at any age, although it is more commonly diagnosed in young adults (under 50 years old). Fluid can be detected in the macula with a dilated eye examination. In many cases, a special photographic test, called a fluorescein angiogram, may be ordered to distinguish Central Serous Retinopathy from other conditions. This is a photographic test of the retina and does not involve X-rays. After color pictures are taken, a yellow dye called fluorescein is injected into the arm vein and photographed as it passes through the retinal vessels. The photographic appearance of CSR is usually quite distinctive, helping to confirm the diagnosis. The picture can also be used as a “roadmap” to guide laser treatment when this is performed. Can Central Serous Retinopathy Be Treated? The disease usually cures itself, and in most cases will disappear within a few months. Hea
