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Effect of Acetazolamide on Choroidal Morphology in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology ; : 493-499, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-786342
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

We sought to elucidate the influence of acetazolamide on choroidal structure changes during the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).

METHODS:

This was a retrospective study of 45 eyes from 45 patients with acute CSC who were divided into an acetazolamide group (group 1, n = 20) and an observation group (group 2, n = 25). The main outcome measures were the changes in best-corrected visual acuity, subretinal fluid (SRF) height, subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT), and choroidal vascularity index (CVI) at one week, one month, two months, and three months, respectively.

RESULTS:

Although statistical significance was not reached, best-corrected visual acuity improved in both groups at month 3 (from 0.06 ± 0.07 to 0.01 ± 0.03 in group 1 and 0.17 ± 0.24 to 0.09 ± 0.18 in group 2; p = 0.083 and 0.183, respectively). Separately, SRF height and CVI showed a significant decrease at three months in both groups (all p < 0.05), while a significant SRF height decrease was also noted in group 1 at one month (p = 0.038). In group 1, a significant decrease in the SFCT and CVI started at one week and one month (p = 0.021 and 0.008), respectively. However, in group 2, a significant decrease in the SFCT and CVI started at one month and two months (p = 0.005 and 0.015), respectively.

CONCLUSIONS:

Acetazolamide has no effect on final functional or anatomical status at three months in eyes with CSC but does shorten the time for SRF absorption and accompanying choroidal structural changes.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Visual Acuity / Retrospective Studies / Choroid / Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Absorption / Central Serous Chorioretinopathy / Subretinal Fluid / Acetazolamide Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Visual Acuity / Retrospective Studies / Choroid / Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Absorption / Central Serous Chorioretinopathy / Subretinal Fluid / Acetazolamide Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology Year: 2019 Type: Article