Central serous chorioretinopathy associated with Adderall (dextroamphetamine-amphetamine) and topical steroid use

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) associated with Adderall (dextroamphetamine-amphetamine) and topical steroid use. Observations: A 34-year-old man presented for evaluation of a “cloud” in his vision for three months. He was taking Adderall for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and mometasone 0.1% topical cream for eczema. He was found to have subretinal fluid in the left eye consistent with CSC. The subretinal fluid persisted despite cessation of the steroid cream but resolved after cessation of the Adderall. The subretinal fluid returned when the patient restarted Adderall and again resolved after he stopped it for a second time. Conclusions: Though we cannot prove causality, the course of events was suggestive of a direct relationship between Adderall use and CSC in this patient, with exogenous steroid as a possible modifying factor.

Keywords

• Adderall
• Central serous chorioretinopathy
• Corticosteroids
• Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine
• Sympathomimetics