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Central serous chorioretinopathy: To treat or not to treat?

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The present state of the discussion is given regarding the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy.

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De Laey, J.J. Central serous chorioretinopathy: To treat or not to treat?. Doc Ophthalmol 61, 367–372 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00142365

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