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“Central serous chorioretinopathy is a retinal disorder which affects the macula. It was first described in ophthalmology more than one hundred years ago. Essentially, it is an “idiopathic disorder” which means that the precise cause is unknown. Central serous is associated with an elevation (detachment) of the macula due to leakage of fluid from the circulation behind it (choroidal circulation). The leakage occurs through a defect in the tissue layer known as the retinal pigment epithelium. The retinal pigment epithelium is a single–celled layer that lies between the retina and the choroid (see anatomy page). This tissue layer normally serves to prevent fluid from the choroidal circulation from leaking under the retina. In central serous, fluid equilibrium is disturbed leading to leakage beneath the retina which elevates it to produce a macular detachment which distorts vision.”
Full Article: http://www.vrmny.com/pe/csc.html
I have it. Right eye. Most cases disappear in 3 to 6 months. Mine hasn’t. The laser cure looks worse than the disease. The longer is stays the same, the greater the chance it will be permanent. Many people with this condition also get wet macular degeneration. My father had it. He had laser surgery. No help. He died legally blind.
I hope science catches up with this condition before I lose central sight in my right eye.