Central serous chorioretinopathy complicating solar retinopathy treated with glucocorticoids

Abstract 

· Background: Solar retinopathy and central serous chorioretinopathy are two well-defined clinical entities which affect the macular area. Their association has never been described. The relation of central serous chorioretinopathy with the exposure to glucocorticoids has been recently suggested. · Case report: Central serous chorioretinopathy developed in a patient who received corticosteroid therapy for solar retinopathy. · Conclusion: This case report provides additional evidence that central serous chorioretinopathy may develop under the effect of glucocorticoids. Retinal damage resulting from a previous insult, such as solar retinopathy, may act as the permissive factor.