Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

What causes CSCR?

It is not known exactly what causes CSCR, but the condition has been associated with stress, certain hormonal disruptions, and the use of steroid medications. Some traditional medicine and herbal medicine, has also been known to trigger or worsen the condition.

What puts me at risk of CSCR?

The risk factors of CSCR include:

• Gender: males are 5 to 10 times more likely to be affected
• Stress
• Steroid use – including oral or intravenous steroids, as well as steroid creams, inhalers or sprays