Central serous chorioretinopathy in a patient with Flammer Syndrome

Abstract

# Background Patients with Flammer Syndrome (FS) may suffer from central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Treatment of FS-associated vascular dysregulation can lead to stabilization and a promising outcome in such patients. # Case summary A 57-year old woman presented in our clinic with a blurred vision in her right eye for a week. Vascular anamnesis showed that the patient frequently suffered from cold hands and feet, tinnitus, migraines, a low blood pressure, and had a reduced feeling of thirst. Anterior segment and intraocular pressure values of 13 mm Hg (OD) and 16 mm Hg (OS) were normal in both eyes. The retinal venous pressure was increased to 23 mm Hg in the right eye and 25 mm Hg in the left eye. Posterior examination showed a serous retinal detachment of the right eye. # Conclusion The patient’s condition improved four months after treatment of vascular dysregulation showing that FS may be a cause for CSCR and therefore in such cases it is worth treating FS.