Nondamaging laser therapy treats chronic chorioretinopathy

Nondamaging retinal laser therapy may be used as a treatment for chronic and potentially acute central serous chorioretinopathy, according to a meta-analysis of current literature.The analysis included 16 prospective or retrospective studies with 398 patients. A variety of lasers and laser settings were used, with the common intent of causing no tissue damage. Fifteen studies evaluated the treatment in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, while one study applied it to an acute condition. Four studies made prospective comparisons with observation and/or other treatments.

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