Living with Central serous chorioretinopathy
An eye condition in which fluid builds up under the retina and blurs the center of vision.
Understanding Central serous chorioretinopathy
The fluid leaks from the choroid, the blood vessel layer under the retina. GARD says the cause is unknown, but stress can be a risk factor.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD says signs and symptoms include:
- A dim, blurred spot in the center of vision
- Straight lines that look bent or distorted
- Objects that look smaller
- Objects that look farther away
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include eye disease specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Eye disease specialists (ophthalmologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the cause is unknown, but stress can be a risk factor.
Also known as: central serous choroidopathy; central serous retinopathy; csc; csc - central serous choroidopathy; cscr; csr - central serous retinopathy
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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