Glucocorticoids and Secondary Stress as Combined Causes of Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), also known as central serous retinopathy (CSR) is characterized by a serous detachment of the retina which often occurs in middle-aged, caucasian males who exhibit Type A behavior patterns. Chronic CSC may result from the biological effects of glucocorticoids working in opposition to the psychological demands of a Type A behavior patter