Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

What is Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Central serous chorioretinopathy is when fluid builds up under the retina. This can distort vision. The fluid leakage comes from a layer of tissue under the retina, called the choroid. The layer of cells between retina and choroid is called the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). When RPE does not work as it should, fluid builds up under the retina or the RPE resulting in a small detachment and visual distortion.

Central serous chorioretinopathy usually affects just one eye at a time, but both eyes can be affected at the same time.

Symptoms

Symptoms of central serous chorioretinopathy can include:

• Distorted, dimmed, or blurred central vision
• A dark area in your central vision
• Straight lines may appear bent, crooked or irregular in your affected eye
• Objects may appear smaller or further away than they are
• When you look at a white object, it may appear to have a brownish tinge or appear duller in color

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Who is at risk for central serous chorioretinopathy?

Men in their 30s to 50s are more likely to develop central serous chorioretinopathy than women. Stress is a major risk factor. People under a lot of stress may be more likely to develop central serous chorioretinopathy.

Other risk factors for central serous chorioretinopathy are:

• Use of steroids (by mouth, through a vein or even inhaled)
• Helicobacter pylori infection (a type of bacteria that can infect the stomach)
• Autoimmune disease (when the body attacks its own tissues)
• Sleep disturbances like insomnia or sleep apnea
• Type A behavior (aggressive and competitive behavior)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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How do we treat Central Serous Chorioretinopathy at Netra?

Acupuncture

Clinical studies have shown Acupuncture is effective in a wide range of disorders including Eye Diseases, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto, Cushing’s Syndrome, Osteoporosis, Thyroiditis, PCOS / Addison’s Disease and Menopause.

• Increases Ocular Circulation.
• Reduces Inflammation and Increases Circulation.
• Non-Surgical and Opioid-Free treatment.
• No side effects and safe.
• Releases Endorphins to combat pain.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda offers one of the most effective medicines for digestive issues and helps to correct root cause of your condition.

• Complete holistic healing system in existence more than 3000 years.
• Based on the concept of root-cause diagnosis and management.
• Focuses equally on prevention and cure to improve quality of life.
• Helps identify and recommends foods for your body type and condition.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine has a history of at least several thousand years and uses mostly plants to treat diseases and promote health.

Can successfully treat many chronic and complex conditions.

• Clinically and scientifically proven to treat a wide range of complex eye conditions.
• Safe and has relatively less side effects.
• Helps boost your immune system naturally.
• Shown to reduce stress and relieve anxiety.
• Improves respiratory and cardiovascular function.

Therapeutic Yoga

Therapeutic Yoga or Yoga Therapy involves employing a variety of yoga practices to help improve a health.

It also adapts the practice of Yoga to the needs of people with specific health condition.

• Improves strength, balance and flexibility.
• Helps with chronic pain relief.
• Improves circulation and reduces blood pressure.
• Reduces stress and improves sleep.
• Improves respiratory and cardiovascular function.