Clinical Ophthalmology (Nov 2020)
Modified Low Power Mode Laser for the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Abstract
Masahiro Miura, Ryo Wakita, Takuya Iwasaki Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Ibaraki Medical Center, Inashiki, Ibaraki 3000395, JapanCorrespondence: Masahiro MiuraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Ibaraki Medical Center, 3-20-1 Chuo, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300395, JapanTel +81-298871161Fax +81-298877656Email [email protected]: Low power mode (LPM) can be used for subthreshold retinal laser treatment by simply adjusting the laser parameters. Herein, we report the use of a modified LPM laser treatment for four cases of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of four patients (four eyes) with persistent CSCR who underwent modified LPM laser for leakage. The laser power was first titrated with a barely visible burn, and then treatment was applied using 33% laser energy by manually adjusting the laser power and duration.Results: Serous retinal detachment completely resolved in all cases by 2 months after treatment. Autofluorescence images did not show any specific changes induced by laser burns.Conclusion: A modified LPM laser may provide a feasible treatment for persistent CSCR.Keywords: central serous chorioretinopathy, subthreshold laser, low power mode, photocoagulation
