Alternative Names
Central serous retinopathy
Definition of Central serous choroidopathy:
Central serous choroidopathy is a disease that causes fluid accumulation under the retina. The fluid leaks from the choroid (blood vessel layer under the retina). The retina is the nerve layer lining the inner wall of the back of the eye. It receives the visual information that we see, and transmits this information to the brain.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The cause of this condition is unknown. Most patients are young men with aggressive, "type A" personalities, but anyone can be affected.
Stress appears to be a risk factor. The condition can also occur as a complication of steroid drug use.
